Senior Residential Care Worker

New Appointments Group Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts

Job summary

New Appointments Group Ltd is recruiting a Senior Residential Care Worker in Ashford to support the Registered Manager and Deputies in day-to-day home operations. You will lead by example, maintain high standards of care and safeguarding, and contribute to care planning and reviews.

The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), experience in a children's residential setting, staff leadership, and a strong grasp of trauma-informed practice.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Experience within a children's residential setting.
• Experience leading or supporting staff teams.
• Good understanding of trauma-informed practice.
• Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence.
• 28 days holiday (rising to 30 with service).
• Funded training and development, including further qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team with the daily operation of the home.
• Lead, guide and support staff to maintain high standards of care.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and reviews.
• Provide consistent, nurturing support to young people, particularly during challenging situations.
• Promote a safe, stable and positive home environment; build relationships with families, colleagues and external professionals.

Skills

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childca

Experience in children's residential

Staff leadership / supervision

Trauma-informed practice

Strong communication

Full UK driving licence

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Salary: £33,273.24 - £43,797.00 per annum (inclusive of 2 sleep-ins per week)

Contract: 39 or 45 hours per week (rota basis)

We are recruiting for a Senior Residential Care Worker to join a long-standing and well-established organisation supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity.

This is a key role within the home, supporting the Registered Manager and Deputies with the day-to-day running, while leading by example and ensuring consistently high standards of care, safeguarding and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the management team with the daily operation of the home
• Leading, guiding and supporting staff to maintain high standards of care
• Contributing to care planning, risk assessments and reviews
• Providing consistent, nurturing support to young people, particularly during challenging situations
• Promoting a safe, stable and positive home environmentBuilding effective relationships with families, colleagues and external professionals

About You:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Proven experience within a children's residential setting
• Experience leading or supporting staff teams
• Good understanding of trauma-informed practice
• Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Full UK driving licence
• 28 days holiday (rising to 30 with service)
• Funded training and development, including further qualifications
• Pension contribution up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in residential childcare within a supportive environment that offers clear progression and ongoing development.

The successful applicant will be subject to Disclosure checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.