Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker

Senior Residential Childcare Worker – Children’s Residential Home

Wakefield, WF5

£31,068 – £32,639 plus sleep ins

2 Bed Emotional Behavioural Difficulties – Mixed Gender

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and supporting a team of Residential Support Workers to deliver high-quality care
• Building positive relationships with children, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development
• Contributing to the development of the home’s culture, routines, and environment from day one
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of personalised care plans
• Promoting a team approach and maintaining a calm, nurturing atmosphere

What you’ll bring:

• Experience working in children’s residential care or similar settings
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to the needs of children and the team
• A proactive, caring attitude with a focus on positive outcomes

Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in social care or childcare (e.g. Level 3 or equivalent)
• Valid driver’s licence (preferred but not essential)
• Experience in a supervisory or senior role within children’s services

Children move in: August 2026

Salary: £31,068 – £32,639 plus sleep ins

This is your chance to be part of something meaningful from the very beginning. If you’re ready to help build a home where children can feel safe, supported, and inspired, we want to hear from you.

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