Senior Residential Care Leader (Trauma-Informed)

Shaw Trust; Harwell; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £32,742 - £34,737 per annum

Sleep-in £50 per sleep-in

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Annual Attendance Bonus

Family Friendly Leave

Recognition Vouchers

Induction programme

Training and progression

Healthcare benefits

Digital GP/healthcare resources

EAP and wellbeing support

15+% benefits and discounts

Blue Light Card and discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

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Job summary

Shaw Trust, through Homes2Inspire, seeks a Senior Residential Support Worker in Oxfordshire to lead shifts and champion trauma-informed care for children and young people who have experienced adversity. You will help run the home, mentor staff, and ensure safeguarding and high standards of care while building partnerships with families, schools, social workers and external professionals.

This role offers a competitive salary and extensive Shaw Trust benefits, plus opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care, Children & Young People's Workforce, Childhood & Youth Studies, or equivalent recognised by Ofsted.
• Minimum of one year's experience working with children and young people.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Act as a shift leader, supporting and guiding Residential Support Workers.
• Promote trauma-informed, relationship-based care.
• Support the emotional wellbeing, safety, and development of young people.
• Manage challenging behaviours appropriately and confidently.
• Ensure safeguarding remains at the centre of all decisions.
• Promote structure, consistency, boundaries, and positive routines.
• Support care planning, risk management, and outcome-focused interventions.
• Complete records, reports, and safeguarding documentation to a high standard.
• Build effective relationships with families, schools, social workers and external professionals.
• Support the development and mentoring of less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed care

Team building

Communication

Conflict management

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Shaw Trust, through Homes2Inspire, seeks a Senior Residential Support Worker in Oxfordshire to lead shifts and champion trauma-informed care for children and young people who have experienced adversity. You will help run the home, mentor staff, and ensure safeguarding and high standards of care while building partnerships with families, schools, social workers and external professionals.

This role offers a competitive salary and extensive Shaw Trust benefits, plus opportunities for training and