Senior Residential Support Worker- Children & Young People

Brook Street Social Care; North East; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the North East is looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to support children and young people with emotional and learning difficulties. The role involves day-to-day operational support, collaborating with families and social workers, and ensuring safety and welfare. Ideal candidates will possess strong understanding of developmental needs, communication skills, and a driving licence. This position offers a supportive work environment and competitive pay.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Competitive pay

Clear progression opportunities

Fully funded qualifications

Qualifications

• Must be at least 23 years old.
• Essential: understanding of safeguarding/child protection procedures.
• Experience working sensitively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager/Deputy with day-to-day operations.
• Meet the needs of young people according to care plans.
• Collaborate with families, social workers, and agencies.
• Lead on staff inductions and supervisions.

Skills

Understanding of children's developmental needs

Communication skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Driving Licence (manual or automatic)

Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker

Children and Young People

5 Bed Residential Home- Emotional behavioural disorder, mental health and learning disabilities

Darlington, DL3

Full‑Time

40 hours per week

£29,392 – £32,792

12‑hour shifts – Days & Waking Nights – 8am‑8pm and 8pm‑8am

You must be at least 23 years old.

Driving Licence - Essential, manual, or automatic

This 5‑bed home provides extensive care and nurturing for children and young people aged 8‑18 years old with a wide range of difficulties: emotional behavioural disorder, mental health and learning disabilities.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of young people's developmental needs and safeguarding/child protection procedures.
• Knowledge of social care services and experience working sensitively within a team.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, handle emotional situations and remain flexible.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate yourself and others.

Senior Residential Support Worker - Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager/Deputy with day‑to‑day operations and staff deployment.
• Meet the needs of young people in line with individual care plans, ensuring their safety and welfare at all times.
• Work collaboratively with families, social workers and external agencies.
• Ensure all practice meets legislative and safeguarding standards.
• Lead on staff inductions, supervisions and appraisals.
• Support in implementing, reviewing and updating care plans.
• Ensure administrative tasks are completed effectively and systems are maintained.

Why Join?

• A rewarding, meaningful career making a real difference.
• Supportive, nurturing working environment.
• Competitive pay and excellent training & development.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice & enhanced maternity package.
• Enhanced annual leave.
• Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Funding available toward a therapeutic childcare degree.