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Senior Children's Residential Support Worker ST10
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- ST10
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £29,000 - £33,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Senior Children's Residential Support Worker
Stoke-on-Trent (ST10)
£14.00 - £16.30 per hour DOE
Excellent Benefits | Career Progression | Ofsted GOOD Home
Looking for Your Next Step in Children's Residential Care? Are you an experienced Children's Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step into a senior role?
Join a nationally recognised Children's Residential Care provider that is committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where young people can thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established home rated GOOD by Ofsted, where you'll play a key role in supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes while developing your leadership skills.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive organisation that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
✅ Competitive pay of £14.00 - £16.30 per hour
✅ Join an established Ofsted GOOD-rated home
✅ Clear progression opportunities into Deputy Manager and Management roles
✅ Fully funded training and recognised qualifications
✅ Supportive and experienced leadership team
✅ National organisation with long-term career opportunities
✅ Employee Assistance Programme
✅ Pension scheme
✅ Wellbeing support programme
✅ Refer-a-Friend incentive scheme
✅ Long Service Awards
✅ Ongoing professional development and leadership training
The Role As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, you will be a key member of the leadership team, supporting the Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the home and providing guidance and mentorship to Residential Support Workers.
You'll help create a safe, stable and nurturing environment where children and young people feel supported, valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting and supervising Residential Support Workers
Acting as a role model and mentor to the wider team
Deputising for the Deputy Manager when required
Promoting the safety, wellbeing and development of children and young people
Supporting the implementation of care plans and behaviour support strategies
Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
Encouraging independence, resilience and life skills development
Responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns and incidents
Maintaining high-quality records, reports and documentation
Supporting rota planning and team performance
Working collaboratively with social workers, education providers and healthcare professionals
Supporting compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Home Standards About You
We're looking for a dedicated and resilient childcare professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
You will bring experience, leadership qualities and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality care.
Essential Requirements
NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People's Workforce, Health & Social Care, or equivalent
Minimum 2 years' experience within Children's Residential Care
Previous experience supporting, mentoring or supervising staff
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Ability to manage challenging behaviours using positive and therapeutic approaches
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Compassionate, resilient and child-focused approach Build a Career That Makes a Difference
This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to play a vital role in helping children and young people overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve their potential while developing your own career within a respected national organisation.
To find out more, contact Anna Ashley at Safer Hand Solutions or apply today for immediate consideration.
Please note, SaferHandCare are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies
Stoke-on-Trent (ST10)
£14.00 - £16.30 per hour DOE
Excellent Benefits | Career Progression | Ofsted GOOD Home
Looking for Your Next Step in Children's Residential Care? Are you an experienced Children's Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step into a senior role?
Join a nationally recognised Children's Residential Care provider that is committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where young people can thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established home rated GOOD by Ofsted, where you'll play a key role in supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes while developing your leadership skills.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive organisation that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
✅ Competitive pay of £14.00 - £16.30 per hour
✅ Join an established Ofsted GOOD-rated home
✅ Clear progression opportunities into Deputy Manager and Management roles
✅ Fully funded training and recognised qualifications
✅ Supportive and experienced leadership team
✅ National organisation with long-term career opportunities
✅ Employee Assistance Programme
✅ Pension scheme
✅ Wellbeing support programme
✅ Refer-a-Friend incentive scheme
✅ Long Service Awards
✅ Ongoing professional development and leadership training
The Role As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, you will be a key member of the leadership team, supporting the Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the home and providing guidance and mentorship to Residential Support Workers.
You'll help create a safe, stable and nurturing environment where children and young people feel supported, valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting and supervising Residential Support Workers
Acting as a role model and mentor to the wider team
Deputising for the Deputy Manager when required
Promoting the safety, wellbeing and development of children and young people
Supporting the implementation of care plans and behaviour support strategies
Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
Encouraging independence, resilience and life skills development
Responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns and incidents
Maintaining high-quality records, reports and documentation
Supporting rota planning and team performance
Working collaboratively with social workers, education providers and healthcare professionals
Supporting compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Home Standards About You
We're looking for a dedicated and resilient childcare professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
You will bring experience, leadership qualities and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality care.
Essential Requirements
NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People's Workforce, Health & Social Care, or equivalent
Minimum 2 years' experience within Children's Residential Care
Previous experience supporting, mentoring or supervising staff
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Ability to manage challenging behaviours using positive and therapeutic approaches
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Compassionate, resilient and child-focused approach Build a Career That Makes a Difference
This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to play a vital role in helping children and young people overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve their potential while developing your own career within a respected national organisation.
To find out more, contact Anna Ashley at Safer Hand Solutions or apply today for immediate consideration.
Please note, SaferHandCare are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies