Senior Residential Children's Support Worker
5 days ago
Erith
Senior Residential Children's Support WorkerErith, DA8 | Up to £34,000 per annum | 4-Bed Home\n Are you an experienced Senior Residential Children's Support Worker looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact? \n \n We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established children's residential provider in Erith, offering a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, supportive team within a small 4-bed home. The service currently supports two young people aged 16 and 17 with complex learning disabilities, allowing staff to provide truly person-centred care and build meaningful relationships. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support worker seeking a long-term career in residential childcare, with ongoing training, clear progression opportunities, and a management team that values and invests in its staff. \n The Role\n As a Senior Residential Children's Support Worker, you will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where young people can thrive. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Building positive and trusting relationships with young people\n, • Supporting children with their daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education, and independence skills\n, • Promoting positive outcomes and helping young people reach their full potential\n, • Providing consistent care and support tailored to individual needs\n, • Maintaining accurate records and documentation\n, • Working collaboratively with families, social workers, education providers, and healthcare professionals\n, • Contributing to care planning, reviews, and team meetings\n, • Acting as a positive role model and championing high standards of care\nAbout You\n To be successful in this role, you will have: \n\n • Previous experience working within a residential childcare setting\n, • A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people\n, • Experience supporting young people with Learning Disabilities, EBD, SEMH, or complex needs\n, • NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or at least 50% completed)\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills\n, • A resilient, compassionate, and professional approach\n, • A full UK driving licence\nWhat's On Offer?Salary & Benefits\n\n, • £15.05 per hour (£31,300 per annum) and £16.35 per hour (£34,000 per annum)\n, • £65 per sleep-in shift\n, • Full-time contract - 40 hours per week\nShift Patterns\n\n, • Day shifts: 7:00am - 10:00pm\n, • Waking nights: 9:00pm - 7:00am\n, • Sleep-ins: 10:00pm - 7:00am\nCareer Development\n\n, • Ongoing training and CPD opportunities\n, • Team Teach and Manual Handling training\n, • Leadership development programmes\n, • Clear pathways for progression into Senior and Leadership roles\nWhy Join?\n\n, • Supportive and experienced management team\n, • Strong team culture and collaborative working environment\n, • Opportunity to make a genuine difference every day\n, • Long-term career development within a growing organisation\n\n If you're an experienced Senior Residential Children's Support Worker looking for your next challenge and want to work in a home where children, staff, and quality of care come first, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n Apply now, and Rob will be in touch shortly! \n #INDOTR2022