Residential Support Worker

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker with strong leadership capability and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.
You will be responsible for:
Leading and mentoring Residential Support Workers
Acting as a key worker for young people
Supporting care planning, risk assessments, and placement planning
Ensuring safeguarding standards are upheld at all times
Supporting compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Health & Safety requirements
Supporting inspections, Regulation 44 visits, and wider quality assurance activity
Coordinating access to education, health, and therapeutic support
Organising work patterns and supporting daily operational delivery
Supporting recording systems, administration, and household standards
Assisting with aspects of home budgeting and expenditure oversight, Our client is an established specialist children's residential care provider operating as part of a wider national children's services group.
Company type/size: Large specialist children's residential care provider
Why this home & company:
This is an opportunity to join a well-established provider offering structured leadership support, clear operational standards, and strong career progression within children's residential care.
Progression:
Clear internal progression opportunities
Training / qualifications:
Comprehensive induction
Mandatory training
Ongoing professional development
Leadership progression opportunities

Qualifications Required: Children's Workforce Diploma or equivalent relevant qualification within the children's sector
Experience Required: 2-3 years' experience within children's residential care, 2-3 years' experience in children's residential care
Relevant Level 3 / Children's Workforce qualification or equivalent
Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Excellent safeguarding knowledge
Strong written and verbal communication
Confidence working within a regulated children's residential environment

Fixed rota pattern for improved work-life planning
236 hours annual leave including bank holidays
Annual leave increases by 12 hours each year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)
Pension scheme
Structured induction and training
Career progression opportunities
Ethos:
Respect, dignity, independence, and positive parenting.