Job Description
Senior Residential Support WorkernSalary: £32,000 – £35,000 per annum nEmployment Type: Permanent, Full-time (40h per week, including shifts, sleeps, and weekends)n nAre you a dedicated care professional driven by the belief that every child in care deserves a “superhero” in their corner? We are seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our growing team, supporting young people with complex needs in a nurturing, collaborative environment.n nThis role is about more than daily supervision; it is about being an architect of stability and growth. You will lead by example, supporting the Registered Manager to ensure our home isn't just a placement, but a high-standard environment where children feel safe, valued, and empowered to reach positive outcomes.
n nBenefits:nnWe work in a way that gives you a real voice in the home's movements and choices, with direct support from senior leadership.nSupport to progress from Level 3 to Level 5 Leadership & Management.nBe part of a service that is proactively building a positive culture fit for the future of residential care. nnResponsibilities:nnLeadership & Support: Assist the Registered and Deputy Managers in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and therapeutic approaches.nnCare Coordination: Act as a Key Worker or support others in maintaining meticulous records, development plans, and casework to ensure high-quality, informed practice.nnStaff Mentorship: Assist with the recruitment of new team members and identify training gaps to coach staff in the skills necessary to meet children's complex needs.nnEnvironment Management: Maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing physical environment, managing budgets and health and safety requirements effectively. nnRequirements:nnQualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and a genuine willingness to work toward Level 5 Leadership & Management.nnPractitioner Excellence: Minimum of 2 years' experience in a children's residential setting with a strong understanding of trauma-informed care and child development.nnLeadership Skills: Proven ability to lead a team, manage professional behaviours, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.nnSpecialist Knowledge (Desirable): Experience supporting children with SEND or complex behavioural needs and a working knowledge of Ofsted inspection frameworks.
nnEven if you don't meet every single criteria listed, if you are a resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting students and a willingness to learn, we would still love to hear from you.nnCould this be your next challenge? Please apply via this page with a copy of your CV.nnDISCLAIMERnImportant NoticenDovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.n nWe are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Educationn.nDovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.nWe are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. n nBecause education matters.n© Dovetail and Slate Limited.nnBecause education matters.
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