Senior Support Worker

Brook Street; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay £45

Overtime available

Fully funded Level 4 & Level 5

Ongoing training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Brook Street is recruiting for a Senior Residential Support Worker in Stoke-on-Trent to lead shifts at a children’s home serving ages 8-18 with emotional and behavioural needs. The role focuses on safeguarding, care planning, and building positive relationships to help young people thrive.

The position offers a temp-to-perm path, with shifts on a 2 on, 4 off rolling rota including sleep-ins, and £14.20–£15.21 per hour plus £45 sleep-in rate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience within Children's Residential Care.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience leading shifts or supporting staff teams.
• Strong safeguarding and behaviour management skills.
• Experience supporting young people with EBD, SEMH or complex needs.
• Ability to work a 2 on, 4 off rota including sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home
• Support and mentor Residential Support Workers
• Build positive relationships with children and young people
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive behaviours
• Complete care plans, reports and safeguarding documentation
• Work closely with social workers, families and other professionals
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and Ofsted standards

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Behaviour management

EBD/SEMH experience

Team leadership

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST9)
Pay Rate: £14.20 - £15.21 per hour + £45 Sleep-In Rate
Job Type: Temp-to-Perm
Shift Pattern: 2 on, 4 off rolling rota including sleep-ins (10am start)

Are you an experienced Children's Residential Care professional looking for your next opportunity?

We are recruiting for Senior Residential Support Workers to join a therapeutic children's home in the Stoke-on-Trent area, supporting young people aged 8-18 with emotional and behavioural needs.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will lead shifts, support colleagues, promote positive outcomes and help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive and reach their full potential.

The Role

• Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home
• Support and mentor Residential Support Workers
• Build positive relationships with children and young people
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive behaviours
• Complete care plans, reports and safeguarding documentation
• Work closely with social workers, families and other professionals
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and Ofsted standards

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience within Children's Residential Care
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience leading shifts or supporting staff teams
• Strong safeguarding and behaviour management skills
• Experience supporting young people with EBD, SEMH or complex needs
• Ability to work a 2 on, 4 off rota including sleep-ins

What's On Offer?

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long‑term career prospects
• £14.20 - £15.21 per hour
• £45 per sleep‑in
• Overtime available
• Fully funded Level 4 & Level 5 qualifications
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive management team and therapeutic environment

If you're passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.