Senior Residential Support Worker – Children

Talosats Careers; Lanchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£50 sleep-in payment

Enhanced rates for overtime, bank/bank

Free on-site parking

Blue Light Card

Wellness Allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off every year

Referral bonus scheme

Additional annual leave with service

Supportive leadership team

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

360 Children's Residential Services is seeking a Senior Residential Support Practitioner to lead shifts and develop colleagues, delivering trauma-informed care that helps children thrive. This role involves supervisory duties alongside the management team and contributes to shaping the home’s culture and practice.

The position requires a Full UK Driving Licence, 2+ years’ experience with children in residential settings, and a Level 3 Diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children and young people in residential setting
• Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma (or equivalent)
• Experience leading shifts or supporting colleagues within a residential care environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise Residential Support Practitioners
• Support and develop colleagues and contribute to team development
• Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care to help young people thrive
• Collaborate with management to shape and grow the home
• Support supervision and progression of staff where delegated
• Work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Residential Support Practitioner – Children's Services

£14.50 - £15.00 per hour (DOE) + £50 per sleep‑in

About Us:

360 Children's Residential Services delivers trauma-informed care for children and young people and is proud to be recognised as a Sunday Times Best Small Company to Work For 2026.

We are a growing, forward-thinking children’s residential care organisation with homes across the Southwest, London, and a brand-new multi-home provision in Durham. Our mission is powerful and clear: to help children aged 7–17 rebuild trust, confidence, and hope.

We work with young people who have experienced loss, instability, or trauma. We don’t define them by their past — we support them to step into their potential. Using trauma-informed, PACE-based practice, we create warm, stable homes where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to grow. This is meaningful work. This is change you can see happen.

The Role:

We're looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Practitioner to help shape and grow our home.

You'll lead shifts, support and develop colleagues, and deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care that helps young people thrive. Working alongside the management team, you’ll be a positive role model, contribute to team development, and support the supervision and progression of Residential Support Practitioners where delegated.

This role includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep‑ins as part of a flexible shift pattern.

What We Offer:

• £50 sleep-in payment
• Enhanced rates for overtime, bank holidays, and festival periods
• Free on-site parking
• Blue Light Card
• Wellness Allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Birthday off every year
• Referral bonus scheme
• Additional annual leave with service
• Supportive leadership team
• Career progression opportunities

What We're Looking For:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children and young people in a residential setting
• Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma (or equivalent)
• Experience leading shifts or supporting colleagues within a residential care environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Safeguarding:

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, full employment history and references.

In our safe havens, young people embrace their tomorrow with confidence.