Senior Residential Support Worker Children's Residential Home

SGS Care; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organisation in Kidderminster is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to enhance the lives of young people. This role involves building trusting relationships, safeguarding, and providing emotional guidance. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Workforce, a valid driving licence, and at least 2 years of childcare experience. The organization promotes a nurturing environment with strong leadership and several benefits, including competitive sleep-in pay.

Benefits

£50 per sleep-in

Ofsted rating bonuses

Long service awards

224 hours holiday

MediCash cashback

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be 22 years old as per Ofsted requirements.
• Minimum 2 years experience in residential childcare.
• Valid manual driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Build positive trusting relationships with young people.
• Safeguard and support them at all times.
• Lead shifts and supervise staff.

Skills

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Emotional guidance

Leadership

Life skills delivery

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People Workforce

Job description

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Working Hours: Permanent Full Time

Pay: £50 per sleep-in

Service: Children's Home

Service Users: YPs – EBD, Trauma, Neglect, CSE, CCE, PSB

Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People Workforce

Experience: Minimum 2 years residential childcare experience

Employment Type: Permanent

Eligibility Criteria – Do Not Apply If

• You do not hold a full UK driving licence and do not have a car.
• You only hold a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification – this is not deemed equivalent.
• You have only HealthCare NHS CQC or Nursery Practitioner experience.
• You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available.
• Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered.

About the Home

Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Type of Young People: EBD, Trauma, Neglect, CSE, CCE, PSB

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a caring, resilient and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them build confidence, life skills and emotional resilience.

Your Responsibilities

• Build positive trusting relationships with young people
• Safeguard and support them at all times
• Provide structure, routine and emotional guidance
• Lead shifts, supervise staff, manage rotas and ensure placement plans are followed
• Support education and deliver life skills opportunities
• Serve as a positive role model and guide for residential workers

What You Must Have

• Be 22 years old – Ofsted requirement
• Hold an NVQ Level 3 CYPW
• Have 2 years experience in residential childcare
• Hold a valid manual driving licence

Why This Home & Company

• A large and expanding organisation with multiple children’s homes
• Strong leadership structure with clear management progression
• Known for its Potential Not Perfection ethos
• Offers multi‑disciplinary support and development pathways
• Homes built around acceptance, belonging and therapeutic practice

Benefits

• £50 per sleep-in
• Ofsted rating bonuses: £100 for Good / £200 for Outstanding
• Long service awards: £200 (2 yrs), £400 (5 yrs), £600 (10 yrs); special recognition awards up to £500
• 224 hours holiday, rising to 248 hours after 4 years
• Extra 3.5 days leave: birthday / wellbeing / volunteering / festive half‑day
• MediCash cashback for dental, optical, physiotherapy and wellbeing
• Company pension scheme

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our professional and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today.

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