Senior Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Corby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker for a dedicated children’s residential service in Corby, Northamptonshire. The role leads a team of support workers, delivering high‑quality care for children and young people with EBD and challenging behaviours.

It requires leadership, safeguarding expertise and OFSTED knowledge, with flexibility for evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. The role offers a competitive salary, pension benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People (or willingness to complete).
• Experience in a children’s residential setting, ideally in a senior/lead capacity.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and OFSTED regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise support staff, including mentoring and performance management.
• Act as a senior role model, promoting best practice with EBD and challenging behaviours.
• Lead safeguarding, risk assessments and individual care planning.
• Support shifts and ensure OFSTED compliance.
• Contribute to team training and development initiatives.
• Assist with staff rotas and resource management.
• Support children and young people’s emotional needs and de-escalation.
• Assist with record-keeping and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Education

Level 3 Children & Young People

Job description

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a dedicated children’s residential service in Corby, Northamptonshire. This senior role offers an excellent opportunity to lead and support a team of support workers, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care and positive outcomes for children and young people with EBD and challenging behaviours.

Deputy Manager Position also available for strong seniors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing leadership and supervision to support staff, including mentoring and performance management
• Acting as a senior role model, demonstrating best practice in supporting children and young people with EBD
• Leading on safeguarding, risk assessments, and individual care planning to ensure safety and well-being
• Supporting the team during shifts, maintaining a high standard of care and compliance with OFSTED standards
• Contributing to team training and development initiatives
• Assisting with staff rotas, ensuring sufficient cover and effective resource management
• Supporting children and young people with their emotional and behavioural needs, fostering a positive environment
• Promoting positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Assisting with administrative tasks such as record-keeping and reporting

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People or willingness to complete
• Significant experience working within a children’s residential setting, ideally in a senior or lead capacity
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and OFSTED regulations
• Experience supporting children and young people with EBD and challenging behaviours
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to supervise and develop staff
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins as required
• Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Generous pension scheme and additional employee benefits