Senior Residential Children's Support Worker

Senior Residential Children's Support Worker

2026-09-14T10:44:18

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, GB, PE1 1

Employment Type: Full Time

Application Deadline: 2026-10-12T12:43:26.727

Salary Range: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Shire are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Support Worker based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist service. Starting salary between £13.50 - £14.50 per annum. As a Senior Residential Children's Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• To attend staff meetings and supervisions.
• To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
• To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
• To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
• Providing support with reference to person-centred support plans.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
• Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.
• Continuous commitment to professional development.
• To be willing to cover other homes when required.
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

• Opportunity to progress
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• Enrollment on to Level 5 Leadership and management

Applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Experience of successfully leading a small team
• Full UK driving license
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member, or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Jack.

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Shire are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Support Worker based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist service. Starting salary between £13.50 - £14.50 per annum. As a Senior residential Children's Support Worker your responsibilities will include:

• To attend staff meetings and supervisions. To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead. To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters. To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures. Providing support with reference to person centred support plans. Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.
Continuous commit to professional development
• To be willing to cover other homes when required Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including: Opportunity to progress Committed to the continuous development of all staff Enrollment on to Level 5 Leadership and management. Applicants should have the following: Previous experience of working with young people Experience of successfully leading a small team Full UK driving license. Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment! To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Jack. Ref: (phone number removed)