Senior Residential Suport Worker

Hargate Healthcare Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 bonus after 6 months

£500 bonus after 12 months

Additional annual leave

Funded qualifications and training

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Sickness bonus

Supervision and career development

Supportive management

Job summary

Hargate Healthcare Ltd in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, is seeking a Senior Residential Care Worker for a children’s residential service. The role focuses on providing safe, nurturing care for young people with EBD, supervising shifts, and supporting colleagues.

The position offers a full-time permanent contract with sleep-ins and a competitive package, including bonuses, extra leave, funded qualifications, Blue Light Card, EAP, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a children's residential home.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience supporting young people with EBD and challenging behaviour.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.

Skills

Shift leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Driving licence

EBD experience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care

Job description

Senior Residential Care Worker – Children's Residential

Tuxford, Nottinghamshire. Up to £37,190 per annum.

Experienced in children's residential care and ready for your next opportunity? Hargate Healthcare is recruiting an experienced Senior Residential Care Worker to join a growing children's residential provider in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation dedicated to providing safe, nurturing homes for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

Salary & Working Pattern

• Salary: Up to £37,190 per annum
• Shifts: Typically 7 am/8 am until 11 pm, followed by a sleep‑in
• Sleep‑ins: Minimum 8 per month
• Rota: To be confirmed
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Annual leave: 224 hours

What's on Offer?

• £250 bonus after completing 6 months
• £500 bonus after 12 months' service
• Additional annual leave for long service
• Funded qualifications and ongoing training
• Company-paid Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme and counselling support
• Quarterly sickness bonus
• Regular supervision and career development opportunities
• Supportive management team

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a children's residential home
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience supporting young people with EBD and challenging behaviour
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Confidence leading shifts and supporting colleagues
• Good communication and record-keeping skills
• Be aged 21 or over