Senior Support Worker | Children’s Residential

S.N.G HEALTHCARE LIMITED; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

30 days annual leave

Full training provided

Funded qualifications

Clear career progression opportunities

Access to Perkbox with 200+ discounts

Casual dress

Job summary

S.N.G HEALTHCARE LIMITED is hiring a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker for a 4-bed service in Totton. You will lead shifts, supervise a team, and ensure person-centred care for children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.

The role requires a Level 3 NVQ in Children and Young People (or equivalent), with willingness to progress to Level 5, and a valid UK driving licence. 37.5 hours weekly, days shifts, onsite.

Qualifications

• Lead shifts and supervise a team of residential support workers.
• Provide high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise a team of residential support workers, ensuring high-quality care.
• Create a safe, structured environment that promotes independence and daily living skills.
• Support community access through planned activities and outings.

Skills

Shift leadership

Positive behaviour support

De-escalation techniques

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Children and Young People (or equivalent)

Willingness to work towards Level 5 qualification

Job description

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker | Children's Residential

Location: Totton
Salary: Starting at £14 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days, 15-hour shifts

Shift Times: 15-hour day shifts

Please note: We do not hold licences to support overseas candidates. You must have experience working within a children's residential setting as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker or in a similar senior support role.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join a 4-bed children's residential service located in Totton, supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and associated behaviours that may challenge.

This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Totton, Southampton, Lyndhurst, Romsey, Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford, Hythe, Marchwood, Dibden and the surrounding areas.

As an experienced Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, supervising and supporting a team of residential support workers, and ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is consistently delivered.

You will help create a safe, structured and supportive environment that promotes independence, communication, confidence and daily living skills.

You will also support children and young people to access the community through planned activities and outings, encouraging social inclusion, independence and positive life experiences.

Requirements:

• A positive, caring and compassionate approach to supporting children and young people
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A motivated, flexible and proactive approach to work
• Level 3 NVQ in Children and Young People or equivalent, essential
• Willingness to work towards a Level 5 qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence, essential
• Experience working within learning disability residential care or a similar setting
• Experience supporting children and young people with autism, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge
• Experience leading shifts or working at senior support level
• Experience with positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p

Benefits:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Company pension
• Employee discounts
• Free on-site parking
• 30 days annual leave
• Full training provided
• Funded qualifications, fully yours on completion
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Access to Perkbox with 200+ discounts across retail, travel, food and leisure
• Casual dress