Senior Residential Support Worker

Aspris; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

NVQ/SVQ enrollment within 6 months

Job summary

Aspris is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to lead shifts, mentor staff, and ensure the highest standards of care in a secure, nurturing home for children and young people. You will support the development of life skills, independence and positive outcomes in partnership with the Registered Manager.

The role offers CPD and development opportunities, with a clear progression pathway and a strong emphasis on data accuracy and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• High attention to detail essential for handling sensitive information.
• Opportunity to enroll on CPD and develop within the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise care delivery to ensure high standards.
• Support and mentor colleagues to maintain a safe, nurturing home.
• Help young people build confidence and independence through daily routines and activities.
• Support education attendance and engagement with hobbies and community activities.
• Manage challenging situations with resilience and professionalism.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Attention to detail

Leadership

Mentoring colleagues

Education

NVQ/SVQ qualifications

Degree-level pathway

Job description

Our children's home provides care and support to children and young people that require intervention. We utilise the secure base model of Care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The overall focus of the home is to achieve positive outcomes for young people, we do this through multi-agency working, personalised care planning and creating positive attachments.

Due to the requirements of the role, we are only able to consider candidates with a full UK driving licence at this time.

At Aspris, we want every young person to feel understood, supported, and ready to take on the world. That’s why our homes are shaped around the needs of each child - this ensures that all of our young people get the support that’s shaped around their strengths, challenges, and goals.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing home where children and young people can thrive. Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will lead shifts, support and mentor colleagues, and help ensure the highest standards of care are delivered at all times.

You will support our young people to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes, whether that's learning essential life skills, engaging in hobbies and activities, maintaining education attendance, or enjoying new experiences within their local community. No two days are the same, from supporting with daily routines and fun activities, to managing challenging situations and celebrating achievements.

At Aspris, learning never stops - and that’s something we truly value. As a growing organisation, we rely on accurate, detailed data, which can include sensitive information such as incident reports and disclosures from young people. High attention to detail is essential to the role.

To support you, we offer continuous CPD and development opportunities, helping you grow and become the best version of yourself.

What does this mean?

• Automatic enrollment onto NVQ/SVQ qualifications within 6-months of starting a Residential Support role
• The opportunity to be qualified to degree level
• A clear pathway for you to progress in your role

We believe every child and young person has potential.

We work in partnership with parents and guardians to unlock this potential through specialist care, support and education. Tailoring our care and education provisions to meet the diverse needs of children and young people ensuring that they always receive the right support, at the right time, and in the right setting. Even when the journey seems hard, we use courage, resilience, kindness and dedication.

Our team of experts work together to deliver safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive. When a young person’s confidence grows, they become limitless. This is the heartbeat of our work - every day, every hour and every minute.

That is the Aspris difference.

At Aspris we're committed to ensuring that our colleagues are compensated with benefits that are meaningful and worthwhile - more information can be found regarding what benefits we have to offer.

Contact Leah Stringer on 07715 061273 or [e-mail] if you have any questions about this role.