Senior Residential Support Worker

S.N.G Healthcare Group Ltd; Yoxall; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Yoxall is seeking a Senior Residential Care Worker for Children's Services. This full-time role involves leading a team, coordinating care, and ensuring a safe environment for young residents. Candidates must have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and experience in similar settings. The position offers a salary of £33,500 - £35,000 with additional benefits including sleep-in pay and ongoing training. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, apply today.

Benefits

Additional pay for sleep-in shifts

Ongoing training and CPD

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for internal promotion and development

Supportive and values-led work environment

Access to mentoring and leadership support

Qualifications

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Must be over 21 years old.
• Must hold a full clean driving licence.
• Must be able to work long shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Experience working in children's residential care (minimum 1 year desirable).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating daily shift planning and care delivery.
• Supporting staff and contributing to performance assessments.
• Promoting safeguarding and maintaining a safe home environment.
• Encouraging young people to engage in education, social, and community activities.
• Supporting healthy lifestyles, including meal preparation and personal care.
• Contributing to reports, plans, and risk assessments.
• Ensuring compliance with care regulations and health & safety guidelines.
• Role modelling professional conduct and high standards of care.
• Attending meetings and training sessions.
• Transporting young people to appointments, education, and activities.

Skills

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Ability to manage and motivate a team

Strong empathy and resilience under pressure

Experience writing accurate reports and care documentation

IT literate and comfortable with digital care systems

Able to build trusting relationships with children and colleagues

Willing to actively participate in activities in and outside the home

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Job details

Job Title: Senior Residential Care Worker - Children's Services

Location: Yoxall

Salary: £33,500 - £35,000 including sleep ins

Contract Type: Full time - (Days, Evenings, Weekends, Bank Holidays)

Requirements

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK


• Must be over 21 years old


• Must hold a full clean driving licence


• Must be able to work long shifts, including evenings and weekends


• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (Health & Social Care - children and young people pathway)


• Experience working in children's residential care (minimum 1 year desirable)


• Strong understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare

About the role

As a Senior Residential Care Worker in the Ofsted rating Outstanding home, you'll take a lead role on shift, supporting and mentoring your team while providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people. You will help shape care plans, ensure the smooth daily operation of the home, and play a key role in driving quality and positive outcomes for every child in your care.

Key responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating daily shift planning and care delivery


• Supporting staff and contributing to performance assessments


• Promoting safeguarding and maintaining a safe home environment


• Encouraging young people to engage in education, social, and community activities


• Supporting healthy lifestyles, including meal preparation and personal care


• Contributing to reports, plans, and risk assessments


• Ensuring compliance with care regulations and health & safety guidelines


• Role modelling professional conduct and high standards of care


• Attending meetings and training sessions


• Transporting young people to appointments, education, and activities

Benefits

• Additional pay for sleep-in shifts


• Ongoing training and CPD


• Company pension scheme


• Opportunities for internal promotion and development


• Supportive and values-led work environment


• Access to mentoring and leadership support

Skills

• Excellent communication and leadership skills


• Ability to manage and motivate a team


• Strong empathy and resilience under pressure


• Experience writing accurate reports and care documentation


• IT literate and comfortable with digital care systems


• Able to build trusting relationships with children and colleagues


• Willing to actively participate in activities in and outside the home

Contact

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply now with your up-to-date CV.

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