Senior Residential Care Worker Children (Assessment Home)

Senior Residential Care Worker – Children's Assessment Home. £16.15 per hour. We are looking for dedicated Senior Behavioral Residential Support Workers at our new 3-bedroom Children's Assessment Home where we create a safe, nurturing environment where children receive structured assessments to support positive outcomes. We are looking for: NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children Residential Care, or equivalent. Minimum 2 years of experience withing residential childcare and working alongside young people. Manual UK driving licence. The Role: You will provide high-quality, person-centred support to children experiencing challenges. Support children during assessment placements. Observe and record parenting interactions. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals. Build positive, supportive relationships with children and ensure their safety and wellbeing. Lead shifts and supervise residential staff, maintaining high standards of care. Ensure policies, procedures, and placement plans are followed effectively in line with Ofsted regulations. Key Responsibilities: Observe and document child interactions. Support children with daily routines. Produce detailed, evidence-based reports. Maintain a safe and structured environment. Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures. Essential Skills & Experience: Experience working with children, young people. Strong communication, observation, and report-writing skills. Ability to handle challenging situations calmly. Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. Mental health support experience. Having worked in secure units or residential/custodial settings. Supporting children/young people with challenging behaviours. Trauma-informed care and complex needs. Be an enthusiastic and energetic member of the team. We offer you: Access to Taste card, Blue light card and My Gym discounts! Real Living Wage employer. Competitive pay rates. Generous Refer a Friend Scheme. Financial wellbeing service. Life Assurance. Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities. Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support. Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together. Supportive management and senior leaders.