Senior Residential Support Worker – EBD

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a well‑established company providing specialist residential care for children and young people with complex needs.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will support and guide children and young people within a residential setting, helping to promote stability, structure, and positive life outcomes.

This full‑time permanent role offers a salary of up to £30,000 plus £60 per sleep‑in and benefits. No sponsorship is provided.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines, education, health and wellbeing needs.
• Lead shifts and support the wider care team.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and keyworking responsibilities.
• Promote independence through structured activities and engagement.
• Support behaviour management using a calm and therapeutic approach.
• Assist with household duties and maintain a safe living environment.
• Complete relevant documentation, reports and handovers.
• Work collaboratively with external professionals and partner agencies.
• Support supervision sessions and team development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previously worked as a Senior Residential Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Care Worker, Residential, Care Assistant or in a similar role.
• Have at least 1 year of experience working within children’s residential care.
• Background in supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Must have NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in residential childcare or children and young people workforce.
• Experience in a supervisory or senior support capacity within care settings.
• Ability to lead and support shifts within a structured residential environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding, promoting wellbeing and providing consistent care.
• Manual driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Shift Pattern

• Working 2 days on / 4 days off pattern.
• Average 4‑6 sleep‑in shifts per month.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Enhanced earnings potential.
• £500 salary increase upon completion of probation.
• Overtime paid at 1.5.
• £500 salary increase per year.
• Allowance for sleep‑in duties and overtime.
• Structured progression and development opportunities.
• Recognition and reward initiatives.
• Generous leave entitlement with incremental increases over time.
• Voucher scheme for bank holiday and festive period working.
• Birthday rewards scheme.
• Employee referral incentives.
• Access to free meals during shifts.
• Supportive and relaxed working environment.
• Uniform flexibility (casual dress approach).
• Funded DBS and update service.
• Pension scheme.
• Wellbeing‑focused benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while developing their career within residential childcare.

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