Senior Residential Support Worker

Specialism: Intensive Therapeutic Support
Location: Taunton
Salary: £14.45 – £15.05 per hour (£29,304 – £30,521 per annum)
Sleep-in Allowance: £62.64 per night (approx. 4–8 per month = £3,000 – £6,000 per annum)
Hours: Full-Time (39 hours per week)
Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)

The Opportunity

Joneshouse Recruitment is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Residential Support Worker for an exciting new specialist residential service based in Taunton.

This bespoke service provides intensive, therapeutic short-term placements (3–6 months) for young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs. The home will support two young people, delivered on a 2:1 staffing ratio, ensuring high levels of safety, stability, and structured therapeutic care.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist team at the early stages of service development, helping to create a meaningful and lasting impact for young people at a critical point in their lives.

Why Join This Service?

This role is ideal for professionals who are committed to delivering outstanding care and making a real difference. Benefits include:

• Fully funded training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with structured leadership
• In-house professional support
• Opportunity to help shape a new therapeutic service
• The chance to be part of a genuinely life-changing service model

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a positive role model and shift lead, supporting staff to deliver high-quality care
• Provide intensive 2:1 direct support to young people with complex needs
• Deliver therapeutic, child-centred care and manage challenging behaviours effectively
• Ensure safeguarding practices are upheld in line with regulations and internal policies
• Maintain accurate records including daily logs, reports and care plans
• Support the smooth running of the home across long days, weekends and sleep-in shifts

Candidate Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 12 months’ experience in a children’s residential care setting
• Knowledge of therapeutic approaches and trauma-informed practice
• Resilient, proactive, and confident working in a hands-on environment
• Flexible to work a rota including long days, weekends and sleep-ins
• Full UK Driving Licence (mandatory)

Commitment to Safeguarding

Joneshouse Recruitment and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and robust pre-employment screening.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join a specialist service and support young people through intensive therapeutic care, we want to hear from you.

Apply today through Joneshouse Recruitment.