Senior Residential Support Worker

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

Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: S74, Barnsley

Salary: £35,968 per annum

Job Type: Full-time

Sector: Children's Residential Care

Are you an experienced and passionate Residential Support Worker looking for your next step in your career?

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and compassionate Senior Residential Support Worker to join our team at our two-bedroom children's residential home in the S74 area of Barnsley.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people, providing a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where they can feel valued, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

Our home is a small, two-bed setting, allowing us to provide a more individualised, child-centred approach to care and build meaningful, positive relationships with the children we support.

The Role

As Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the home, supporting the management team and leading staff on shift to ensure children receive the highest standards of care.

You will help create a positive, safe and structured home environment, acting as a positive role model and ensuring that every child receives the care, attention and support they deserve.

Key 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.

About You

• 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.

A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is desirable. A Level 5 qualification or willingness to work towards further qualifications would also be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £35,968 per annum.
• The opportunity to work in a small, two-bedroom children's home.
• A supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about providing outstanding care, have the experience to lead by example and want to be part of a team that puts children first, we would love to hear from you.