Senior Residential Support Lead - Children's Home

Elite Search Associates Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small two-bedroom home environment

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Career progression

Impactful role helping children

Job summary

Elite Search Associates Limited is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker for our two-bedroom children's home in Barnsley (S74). The role focuses on high–quality care, safeguarding and building trusting relationships to help children reach their potential.

You will lead shifts, support the management team, implement care plans and risk assessments, and work with families, social workers and schools to maintain outstanding standards.

Qualifications

• Has experience working within a children's residential care setting.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Has strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Can remain calm, confident and consistent when managing challenging situations.
• Understands safeguarding and the importance of promoting children's welfare.
• Can lead by example and support colleagues to deliver excellent care.
• Is reliable, positive, flexible and committed to making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the children's home.
• Lead and motivate staff teams, providing guidance and support during shifts.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide consistent, nurturing and child-centred care.
• Support children with emotional, behavioural and developmental needs.
• Implement care plans, behaviour support plans and risk assessments.
• Promote positive behaviour, independence and life skills.
• Maintain accurate records, daily logs and reports.
• Work effectively with families, social workers, schools and other professionals.
• Safeguard children and promote their welfare at all times.
• Support staff development and help maintain high standards of care.
• Take an active role in improving the quality of care within the home.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Qualification (preferred)

Job description

Elite Search Associates Limited is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker for our two-bedroom children's home in Barnsley (S74). The role focuses on high–quality care, safeguarding and building trusting relationships to help children reach their potential.

You will lead shifts, support the management team, implement care plans and risk assessments, and work with families, social workers and schools to maintain outstanding standards.