Senior Residential Support Worker

Safer Hand Solutions; Accrington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Ongoing training

Job summary

Safer Hand Solutions in Accrington is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to lead and mentor a team caring for vulnerable children in a therapeutic home. You will support the Homes Manager in daily operations, develop individual care plans, and ensure safeguarding compliance while promoting emotional wellbeing and independence for young people.

Shift work including sleep-ins is required, with a competitive salary up to £45k.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Children's Residential Home.
• Experience supporting children with complex needs.
• Knowledge of Children's Home Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, sleep-ins.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with young people.
• Act as a Key Worker and implement individual care plans.
• Promote emotional, physical and mental wellbeing.
• Support education, hobbies, and life skills development.
• Attend reviews and multi-agency meetings.
• Lead and mentor Residential Support Workers.
• Support Homes Manager with audits and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT literacy

Record-keeping

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Accrington

Salary: Up to £45k

Full-Time | Shift Work Including Sleep-Ins

Make a Lasting Difference to Young People's Lives

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting vulnerable children and young people, helping them achieve positive outcomes while living in a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will support the Homes Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, lead and mentor Support Workers, and ensure young people receive outstanding care that promotes their emotional wellbeing, independence, and personal development.

About the Role

You will help create a warm, stable, and supportive home where young people can thrive. Working closely with colleagues, families, and external professionals, you will ensure high standards of care are maintained while supporting the development of positive relationships and effective care planning.

Key Responsibilities Supporting Young People

• Build trusting and positive relationships with young people.
• Act as a Key Worker, developing and implementing individual care and support plans.
• Promote emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.
• Support education, hobbies, interests, and life skills development.
• Ensure young people's views, wishes, and feelings are heard and advocated for.
• Support young people to develop independence and prepare for adulthood.
• Attend reviews, planning meetings, and multi-agency meetings.

Leadership and Team Support

• Support, mentor, and oversee Residential Support Workers.
• Assist with staff inductions, supervision, and development.
• Help coordinate staffing resources and daily operations.
• Lead by example and promote a positive team culture.
• Support the Homes Manager with audits, quality assurance, and compliance activities.

Safeguarding and Compliance

• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and case files.
• Support compliance with Children's Home Regulations, Quality Standards, Ofsted requirements, and relevant legislation.
• Ensure risk assessments and support plans are regularly reviewed and updated.

Daily Living Support

• Support young people with daily routines and life skills.
• Manage medication in line with organisational policies.
• Support appointments, activities, education, and community engagement.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment.
• Support budget management and handling finances where required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
• Experienced within residential childcare services
• A confident leader who can support and develop others
• Organised with excellent report-writing and IT skills
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Professional, resilient, and solution-focused

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within a Children's Residential Home.
• Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Good understanding of Children's Home Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience administering medication.
• Understanding of therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience supporting staff development and leading shifts.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Sleep-in payments.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression pathways.
• Supportive management team.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment checks in line with current legislation.