Senior Residential Support Worker

Randstad Staffing; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker in Swindon to make a lasting difference in children's lives. The ideal candidate will have residential childcare experience, leadership skills, and a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce. The role offers a structured pathway for career progression, performance bonuses, generous annual leave, and other benefits.

Benefits

Structured pathway to Level 5 qualification

Performance bonuses

Long service awards

Recognition award

Generous annual leave

Healthcare plan

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be 22 years or older.
• At least 2 years' experience in residential childcare.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusting relationships with children.
• Lead shifts and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Provide guidance and support to Residential Support Workers.
• Promote education and personal development for all children.
• Safeguard children's safety and welfare.
• Support management with staff rotas and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker - Swindon

Salary From: £28,496 - £31,200

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a positive, lasting difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you bring resilience, empathy, and determination to your work? Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join their team and help shape brighter futures for the children in our care. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with residential childcare experience who is ready to take the next step into leadership and progress toward management.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with children and young people, supporting them to develop confidence, independence, and self‑worth.
• Lead shifts and oversee day‑to‑day operations within the home, ensuring care plans, risk assessments, and routines are followed.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and support to Residential Support Workers.
• Promote and support education, personal development, and emotional wellbeing for all children.
• Safeguard and advocate for the children at all times, ensuring their safety and welfare are the top priority.
• Support the management team by contributing to staff rotas, policies, and reviews.

What We're Looking For

• Is 22 years or older
• Holds a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent)
• Has at least 2 years' experience in residential childcare
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication, and safeguarding awareness

It is imperative that you have a full UK driving licence.

Why Join Our Client?

• A structured pathway to gain your Level 5 qualification and progress into management
• Performance bonuses
• Long service awards
• Recognition award
• Generous annual leave
• Healthcare plan
• Company pension scheme

If you are looking for a new opportunity please contact us today.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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