Senior Residential Support Worker

YourRecruit; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

YourRecruit in Wolverhampton is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our children's residential home. The role involves leading shifts, supporting colleagues, and safeguarding the welfare and emotional development of children and young people.

We offer full-time permanent employment with shift patterns (2 days on, 4 days off). Relevant Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Children and Young People’s Workforce is required; Level 5 Leadership and Management in Care is

Qualifications

• Experience working within children's residential care.
• Ability to lead shifts and manage the team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management and smooth running of the residential home.
• Lead shifts, support colleagues and help maintain a positive, motivated team.
• Promote the safety, welfare and emotional development of children and young people.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships while encouraging independence.
• Follow individual care plans, complete risk assessments and maintain records.
• Support children with additional needs or challenging behaviour.
• Administer medication safely and maintain documentation.
• Work with families, social workers and professionals.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and Ofsted standards are followed.
• Support staff development and high-quality care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Care planning

Risk assessments

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Leadership and Management in Care

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker

Wolverhampton, West Midlands

£13.40 - £14.50 per hour + £65 per sleep-in

Full-time | Permanent | Shift work - 2 days on, 4 days off

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a children's residential home in Wolverhampton.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people, who is ready to take on additional responsibility and play an important role in the day-to-day running of a residential home.

Working closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, the Senior Residential Support Worker will help lead the team, maintain high standards of care and ensure children and young people receive the support, guidance and encouragement they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management and smooth running of the residential home.
• Lead shifts, support colleagues and help maintain a positive, motivated team.
• Promote the safety, welfare and emotional development of children and young people.
• Develop and maintain positive, trusting relationships while encouraging independence and personal growth.
• Follow individual care plans, complete risk assessments and maintain accurate records.
• Support children and young people who may display challenging behaviour or have additional needs.
• Administer medication safely and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Work alongside families, social workers, education providers and other professionals.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures, legislation and Ofsted standards are consistently followed.
• Support staff development, training and the delivery of high-quality care.

What We're Looking For

• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Children and Young People's Workforce.
• A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management in Care, or a willingness to achieve this within two years.
• Previous experience working within children's residential care.
• Experience supporting young people with additional needs and challenging behaviour.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A good understanding of safeguarding, care planning and risk assessments.
• A caring, patient and professional approach with the ability to lead by example.
• Must be a driver will full UK driving licence.