Senior Residential Support Worker

Espoir Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Espoir Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Residential Care Practitioner to join one of our specialist children's homes, supporting young people with learning disabilities. This role focuses on creating a safe, stable, and nurturing family environment where youths can grow, thrive and feel valued.

You will support daily routines, personal development, education, activities and relationships, while providing leadership and guidance to other team members to maintain high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people in a care or residential setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child-centred practice.
• Ability to lead a team and maintain professional boundaries.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, personal development, education, activities and relationships for young people.
• Take an active role in the day-to-day running of the home and lead team members on shift.
• Maintain high standards of care and safeguarding, ensuring consistent, nurturing practice.

Skills

Child care experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Make a real difference to a young person’s life

We believe that every child and young person deserves to feel safe, valued, listened to and given the opportunity to thrive.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Residential Care Practitioner to join our team, one of our specialist residential homes supporting children and young people with Learning Disabilities

This is much more than a job in care. You will play an important role in creating a safe, stable and nurturing home where young people can develop confidence, build positive relationships and achieve their potential.

Our approach is centred around creating a genuine family environment. We provide structure, consistency and boundaries, while making sure every young person is treated as an individual and supported according to their needs.

About the role

As a Senior Residential Care Practitioner, you will be a key member of the care team and will take an active role in the day-to-day running of the home.

You will support young people with their daily routines, personal development, education, activities and relationships, helping them to experience as much of a positive and fulfilling childhood as possible.

You will also provide leadership and support to other members of the team, helping to maintain consistently high standards of care.

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is warm, resilient, dependable and genuinely passionate about working with children and young people.

You will ideally have previous experience working in a children's residential setting, particularly with young people with Learning Disabilities, although we are also interested in hearing from experienced care professionals who can demonstrate the right values, attitude and transferable skills.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children or young people in a care, residential or support environment.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child-centred practice.
• Can build strong professional relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Is confident working as part of a team and taking responsibility on shift.
• Can remain calm, patient and consistent in challenging situations.
• Is organised and able to complete accurate records and documentation.
• Has excellent communication skills.
• Is willing to learn and develop professionally.
• Understands the importance of providing consistency, structure and routine.
• Above all, genuinely wants to make a positive difference to a young person's life