Children’s Residential Support Worker

Company: Purosearch Ltd
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Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Newark (NG24)Salary: £31,259.00 – £36,044.04 per annum (£15.03 per hour)Contract: PermanentService: 2-bed Children’s Residential HomeOfsted Rating: Good*Sponsorship is not currently offered by this provider*

Employee Benefits

  • Quarterly Attendance Bonus (earn up to an additional £1,400 per year after probation)
  • Fully funded Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (where applicable) and ongoing Learning & Development
  • Dedicated Learning & Development Team
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Support
  • Unum Healthcare
  • Aviva Digicare
  • Remote GP access
  • Annual Health Checks
  • Mental Health Assessments
  • Purchase up to 5 additional days annual leave
  • Perkbox Employee Benefits
  • Shopping, cinema and holiday discounts
  • Blue Light Card eligibility (membership fee applies)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Subsidised days out, activities and meals with the young people

Shift Pattern

  • Double sleep-in shifts
  • 7:30am – 10:30pm followed by a sleep-in
  • 3-week rolling rota
  • One Saturday worked
  • One Sunday worked
  • One full weekend off every three weeks

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise shifts, providing guidance and support to Residential Support Workers.
  • Create a safe, caring and structured environment where children can thrive.
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with young people through consistent care and support.
  • Promote education, independence, life skills and positive behaviour.
  • Support children through challenging behaviours using therapeutic and child-centred approaches.
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of care plans, daily records, incident reports and other documentation.
  • Plan and participate in activities that support children’s social, emotional and educational development.
  • Support young people with everyday life skills including budgeting, cooking, appointments and personal care where required.
  • Work in partnership with families, social workers, education providers and external professionals.
  • Mentor and support new and existing team members to ensure high standards of care are consistently delivered.
  • Safeguard children at all times, following company policies and statutory guidance.

About You

  • Hold a full UK driving licence.
  • Be 21 years of age or over.
  • Have a minimum of 12 months’ experience working within a Children’s Residential Home.
  • Have experience leading shifts and supporting colleagues.
  • Be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
  • Possess excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
  • Have a sound understanding of safeguarding and children’s residential care legislation.

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Posted: July 10th, 2026