Job Title:
Senior Residential Care Worker – Children’s Services

Location:
Yoxall

Salary:

 £33,500 – £35,000 including sleep ins

Contract Type:
Full time – (Days, Evenings, Weekends, Bank Holidays)

Requirements

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK

• Must be over 21 years old

• Must hold a full clean driving licence

• Must be able to work long shifts, including evenings and weekends

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (Health & Social Care – children and young people pathway)

• Experience working in children’s residential care (minimum 1 year desirable)

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and children’s welfare

About the role
As a Senior Residential Care Worker in the Ofsted rating Outstanding home, you’ll take a lead role on shift, supporting and mentoring your team while providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people. You will help shape care plans, ensure the smooth daily operation of the home, and play a key role in driving quality and positive outcomes for every child in your care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating daily shift planning and care delivery

• Supporting staff and contributing to performance assessments

• Promoting safeguarding and maintaining a safe home environment

• Encouraging young people to engage in education, social, and community activities

• Supporting healthy lifestyles, including meal preparation and personal care

• Contributing to reports, plans, and risk assessments

• Ensuring compliance with care regulations and health & safety guidelines

• Role modelling professional conduct and high standards of care

• Attending meetings and training sessions

• Transporting young people to appointments, education, and activities

Benefits

• Additional pay for sleep-in shifts

• Ongoing training and CPD

• Company pension scheme

• Opportunities for internal promotion and development

• Supportive and values-led work environment

• Access to mentoring and leadership support

Skills

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Ability to manage and motivate a team

• Strong empathy and resilience under pressure

• Experience writing accurate reports and care documentation

• IT literate and comfortable with digital care systems

• Able to build trusting relationships with children and colleagues

• Willing to actively participate in activities in and outside the home

Contact:
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply now with your up-to-date CV.

Alternative ways to get in touch:
📞 Call us on 02380118222
📧 Email Belle@snghealthcare.co.uk

Keywords:
SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER / CHILDREN’S HOME / RESIDENTIAL CARE / TEAM LEADER / SAFEGUARDING / LEADERSHIP / THERAPEUTIC CARE / LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA / LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN / SHIFT LEADER