Senior Residential Care Lead for Children

Break Charity; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free qualifications

Golden hello £500 after start

£500 at 6 months

31 days annual leave

EAP

Job summary

Break Charity is seeking a experienced Senior Residential Support Worker in King's Lynn to lead a team and deliver high-quality care for children and young people. The role involves line management, staff welfare, and coordinating shifts to ensure a safe, nurturing home environment.

You will support young people to build trust, resilience, and independence while working closely with Break's therapeutic services.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare to be completed within 24 months; fully funded by Break.
• Full UK driving licence required for the role.
• Evidence of experience in child residential care and ability to lead a small team.

Responsibilities

• Line manage Support Workers and supervise staff performance and wellbeing.
• Coordinate staff and resources; participate in on-call rota to ensure safe home operations.
• Provide a calm, child-centred, supportive environment to help young people develop trust and independence.

Skills

Line management

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Break Charity is seeking a experienced Senior Residential Support Worker in King's Lynn to lead a team and deliver high-quality care for children and young people. The role involves line management, staff welfare, and coordinating shifts to ensure a safe, nurturing home environment.

You will support young people to build trust, resilience, and independence while working closely with Break's therapeutic services.