Senior Residential Support Worker

Area Camden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Career progression

Fixed rota

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Area Camden is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to lead care teams in Camden-based homes, focusing on safeguarding, care planning and positive outcomes for young people. The role involves mentoring staff, managing daily practice and ensuring regulatory standards are met.

You will collaborate with health, education and therapy services to support young people’s development, while maintaining high standards of childcare practice and safety.

Qualifications

• Essential experience and qualifications in this role for interview consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and coaching to ensure high‑quality care.
• Support the Manager/Senior team in upholding care standards.
• Help monitor compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Health & Safety.
• Work as part of the rota to support the home’s operation and ensure safe, consistent care.
• Contribute to quality assurance, including inspections and Regulation visits.
• Manage placement plans, safeguarding responses and access to health, education and therapeutic services.

Education

Children's Workforce Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker

Company: Area Camden

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Specific Hours: :am-:pm ( hour shifts)

Salary: £,.

Location: Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington)

(Please note, it is essential that all candidates have relevant experience and qualifications in this role to be considered for an interview. You will need to have between to years experience and hold a Children's Workforce Diploma or equivalent to the children sector)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and mandatory training
• Clear progression opportunities
• Fixed rota pattern (:--:):
  Week : Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun ( hours)
  Week : Wed, Thu ( hours)
• Minimum average of hours per month
• hours annual leave
• Annual leave increases by hours per year for years (up to hours)
• Pension scheme (after qualifying period)

Area Camden

Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, is built on values of respect, dignity, independence and positive parenting. We provide high-quality, family-style residential care for young people aged -, with all support centred around their individual needs.

Support Workers play a vital role in keeping young people safe and contributing to their daily care and development. In this role, you'll build positive relationships and help young people with emotional and behavioural needs feel included in their community and reach their full potential.

Main Propose of the Role

The Senior Support Worker helps deliver high-quality care and positive outcomes for young people. They act as a key worker, oversee daily practice, and support continuous improvement across the home.

The role includes leading and mentoring staff, organising work patterns, and ensuring care plans, training needs, and safeguarding standards are met. Senior Support Workers record and review key work, plans, and risk assessments to maintain compliance.

They also manage placement plans, respond to safeguarding concerns, and coordinate access to health, education, and therapeutic services. The role is essential to maintaining high standards and reports directly to the Registered Manager.

Leadership and Home Management

• Provide strong leadership and coaching to ensure high-quality care and positive outcomes.
• Support the Manager/Senior team in upholding care standards and implementing policies.
• Help monitor compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Health & Safety.
• Work as part of the rota to support the home’s / operation and maintain safe, consistent care.
• Ensure staff remain focused on delivering excellent childcare practice.
• Contribute to quality assurance, including inspections and Regulation visits.
• Support recording systems, admin tasks, and general household upkeep.
• Assist with managing the home’s budget, including incidental and repair costs.

Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.