Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Mickleover, DE3
Salary: £30,160 – £32,656 per annum (DOE) + Sleep-in payments (approximately £7,200 per annum)
Hours: Full-time | 8:00am – 11:00pm | 1 day on, 2 days off

Join a Dedicated Children’s Residential Team

Joneshouse Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a children’s residential home in Mickleover, DE3.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional to take the next step in their career, supporting children and young people in a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment while helping to lead a dedicated care team.

About the Role

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the home, leading shifts, supporting the Registered Manager and ensuring children receive high-quality, person-centred care.

You will lead by example, support the development of colleagues and help maintain a safe, positive and compliant environment where young people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage shifts, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the home.
• Support children and young people in line with their individual care plans.
• Maintain accurate daily records, reports and documentation.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of all children remains the highest priority.
• Supervise and support staff, providing guidance and role modelling best practice.
• Assist with staff inductions and ongoing development.
• Complete weekly operational checks and support quality assurance processes.
• Work closely with the Registered Manager to maintain compliance with Ofsted standards and regulations.
• Support neighbouring homes when required.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working within children’s residential care.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations and children’s residential legislation.
• Experience leading shifts and supporting staff development.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence driving, including motorway and night driving.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• Pay reviews twice yearly (March and October).
• Incremental pay increase following successful probation.
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate after 160 hours per month.
• Sleep-in payments of £60 per sleep.
• Company pension scheme.
• Paid face-to-face training.
• Annual appraisal, probation and Ofsted performance bonuses.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Additional annual leave for your birthday.
• Paid Christmas party.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Apply

If you’re an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker looking to progress your career within children’s residential care, we’d love to hear from you.

Joneshouse Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for this rewarding opportunity.

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