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As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a key leadership role within the home, supporting children and young people with their emotional, social, and behavioural development. You will lead shifts, support staff practice, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and consistent care in line with regulatory and organisational standards.
Job Responsibility:
Provide high-quality, child-centred care in line with individual care plans and therapeutic approaches
Support children and young people with daily routines, emotional regulation, education, and social development
Build positive, trusting, and professional relationships with children and young people
Lead shifts effectively, ensuring safe staffing levels and the smooth running of the home
Act as a positive role model and mentor to Residential Support Workers
Support the induction, supervision, and ongoing development of junior staff
Always safeguard children and young people in line with legislation, policies, and procedures
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records, logs, and reports
Work in line with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and OFSTED expectations
Apply the PACE therapeutic model consistently in daily practice
Support staff to embed therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches
Respond to challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support strategies
Work collaboratively with parents, social workers, schools, and other professionals
Attend and contribute to reviews, meetings, and care planning sessions as required
Requirements:
A minimum of 1 year's experience working as a Senior Residential Support Worker (or in a senior/shift-leading role) within a children's residential care setting
Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People or Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification
Experience supporting children and young people with SEBD
Full UK driving licence
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and behaviour management
Ability to work a rota including long days, weekends, and sleep-ins
Confident in leading shifts and supporting staff practice
Nice to have:
Experience working within a therapeutic or trauma-informed service
Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and OFSTED Quality Standards
Experience mentoring or supporting staff development