Senior Residential Support Worker

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins included

Training and leadership development

Full employee benefits package

Job summary

Peters Dean Care Ltd. is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties in a residential setting. You will lead shifts, mentor peers and help provide consistent care across daily routines and activities.

The role emphasizes building trust, resilience and professional conduct, with opportunities for ongoing training and career development in a supportive organisation.

Qualifications

• You must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Experience in residential childcare is required.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour with resilience and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model and lead shifts to ensure high-quality care.
• Build strong, positive relationships with young people.
• Support education, leisure activities and daily routines.
• Contribute to care planning and safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Resilience

Patience

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our team in supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in a fast-paced environment where every day brings something new.

The ideal candidate will be resilient, patient, and able to rebuild trust and relationships when challenges arise. We're seeking team members who are committed, consistent, and dedicated to providing support and encouragement to help our young people move forward.

Why apply for the Senior Residential Support Worker role?

• Competitive salary with sleep-ins included
• Fully funded ongoing training and leadership development
• Full employee benefits package.
• A supportive organisation that invests in its team

The Role

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you'll support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, while guiding and mentoring less experienced colleagues. Your role will include:

• Acting as a role model and leading shifts to ensure consistent, high-quality care
• Building strong, positive relationships with young people
• Supporting education, leisure activities, and daily routines
• Contributing to care planning and safeguarding responsibilities

What we're looking for

• You must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in residential childcare
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour with resilience and professionalism
• Flexibility to work long day shifts (7am-10pm) and participate in sleep-ins