Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home

Children's Education
Permanent
East Midlands
Nottinghamshire
£29,000 – £34,000 + sleep-in payments
£30,000-£40,000
16-03-2026 04:39 PM
SR19

Stephen James Consulting are working with a provider of children’s residential services in the search for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a residential children’s home based in the East Midlands.

The service supports young people with emotional and behavioural needs and aims to create a stable, supportive and nurturing environment where young people can feel safe and develop positively.

The Senior Residential Support Worker will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the home and providing guidance to the residential care team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting young people with their daily routines, care needs and development

  • Acting as a shift leader within the residential home

  • Supporting safeguarding and positive behaviour support strategies

  • Contributing to care planning, risk assessments and reviews

  • Supporting and mentoring Residential Support Workers within the team

To be considered for this role, you will need

  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards)

  • Experience working within a children’s residential home environment

  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection

  • A commitment to supporting positive outcomes for young people

The role offers a salary of £29,000 – £34,000 plus sleep-in payments, depending on experience.

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