Senior Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Worksop; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Senior Residential Care Worker in Worksop. This role involves leading a team to deliver high-quality care to vulnerable children, ensuring emotional and behavioral support while adhering to safeguarding practices. The position offers a supportive team culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Real opportunities to progress

Chance to make a lasting difference

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months' experience working with children in a residential care setting.
• Strong understanding of trauma's impact on children's behavior.
• Ability to work flexibly and participate in on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and supervision to care staff.
• Act as lead practitioner during shifts, ensuring high standards of care.
• Build trusting relationships with children and manage their emotional needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Emotional Support

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Residential Care Worker
Location: Worksop
Salary: £27033.24 - £37,557
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: Includes evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

I am recruiting on behalf of a well-established provider of care services for children and young people. This organisation is dedicated to delivering trauma-informed, therapeutic residential care to some of the most vulnerable young people in society.

We are currently seeking an experienced and confident Senior Residential Care Worker to help lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality, child-centred care in a nurturing residential environment.

The Role:
As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you will play a key leadership role within the home, supporting the management team and acting as a role model for junior staff. You will help create a safe, supportive setting where children can feel secure, understood, and empowered to move forward with their lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and supervision to care staff.

• Act as a lead practitioner during shifts, ensuring consistent high standards of care.

• Build trusting relationships with children and help manage their emotional and behavioural needs.

• Liaise effectively with families, professionals, and external agencies.

• Contribute to the development and review of care plans and risk assessments.

• Promote a culture of reflective practice, emotional safety, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure safeguarding procedures are adhered to at all times.

About You:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (essential).

• Minimum 18 months' experience working with children in a residential care setting.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• A sound understanding of the impact of trauma on children's behaviour and development.

• Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation and safeguarding practices.

• Full UK driving licence or access to a driver for work purposes.

• Ability to work flexibly, including unsociable hours and participating in the on-call rota.

Desirable:

• Experience supervising or leading staff in a care setting.

• Understanding of therapeutic approaches to working with children.

• Awareness of budgetary and resource management in a care environment.

Why Join?

• Supportive and inclusive team culture.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Real opportunities to progress in a growing organisation.

• A chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.