Senior Residential Support Worker

Polaris; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Mandatory training

Fixed rota (08:00-20:00)

Minimum 168 hours per month

236 hours annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Area Camden is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our residential care team in Greater London, covering Camden, Haringey and Islington. The role involves leading staff, ensuring consistency of care and safeguarding standards.

The post requires 2–3 years of relevant experience and a Children’s Workforce Diploma or equivalent. The ideal candidate will manage placement plans, support health, education and therapy access, and report to the Registered Manager.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in residential childcare or equivalent.
• Experience in safeguarding and care planning.
• Commitment to young people’s welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor staff, oversee daily practice and rota patterns.
• Ensure care plans, training needs and safeguarding standards are met.
• Record and review key work, plans and risk assessments to maintain compliance.
• Coordinate access to health, education and therapeutic services.

Education

Children's Workforce Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker

Job Details

• Company : Area Camden
• Contract: Full time, Permanent
• Specific Hours : 08:00am-20:00pm (12 hour shifts)
• Salary : £34,660.95
• 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 2 to 3 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 (08:00-20:00):
  • Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun (60 hours)
  • Week 2: Wed, Thu (24 hours)
• Minimum average of 168 hours per month
• 236 hours annual leave
• Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)
• Pension scheme (after qualifying period)

About 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 11-18, 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.

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 24/7 operation and maintain safe, consistent care.

Ensure staff remain focused on delivering excellent childcare practice.

Contribute to quality assurance, including inspections and Regulation 44 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.