Senior Residential Children's Support Worker

Are you an experienced Senior Residential Children's Support Worker looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established children's residential provider in Erith, offering a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, supportive team within a small 4-bed home. The service currently supports two young people aged 16 and 17 with complex learning disabilities, allowing staff to provide truly person-centred care and build meaningful relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support worker seeking a long-term career in residential childcare, with ongoing training, clear progression opportunities, and a management team that values and invests in its staff.

As a Senior Residential Children's Support Worker, you will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where young people can thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

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• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
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• Supporting children with their daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education, and independence skills
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• Promoting positive outcomes and helping young people reach their full potential
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• Providing consistent care and support tailored to individual needs
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• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
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• Working collaboratively with families, social workers, education providers, and healthcare professionals
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• Contributing to care planning, reviews, and team meetings
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• Acting as a positive role model and championing high standards of care
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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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• Previous experience working within a residential childcare setting
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• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people
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• Experience supporting young people with Learning Disabilities, EBD, SEMH, or complex needs
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• NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or at least 50% completed)
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• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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• A resilient, compassionate, and professional approach
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• A full UK driving licence
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• £15.05 per hour (£31,300 per annum) and £16.35 per hour (£34,000 per annum)
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• £65 per sleep-in shift
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• Full-time contract - 40 hours per week
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• Day shifts: 7:00am - 10:00pm
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• Waking nights: 9:00pm - 7:00am
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• Sleep-ins: 10:00pm - 7:00am
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• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
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• Team Teach and Manual Handling training
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• Leadership development programmes
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• Clear pathways for progression into Senior and Leadership roles
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• Supportive and experienced management team
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• Strong team culture and collaborative working environment
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• Opportunity to make a genuine difference every day
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• Long-term career development within a growing organisation
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If you're an experienced Senior Residential Children's Support Worker looking for your next challenge and want to work in a home where children, staff, and quality of care come first, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now, and Rob will be in touch shortly!

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