Senior Support Worker, Children''s Residential Home (EBD)

About the role We''re recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker for a small, well-established children''s residential home in Cumbria. The home supports young people aged 8 to 17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), providing a safe, nurturing and structured environment where they can thrive. As Senior Support Worker, you''ll lead shifts, support and guide the care team, and act as a positive role model for the young people in your care. You''ll work closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver high-quality, child-centred care in line with Ofsted standards. Key responsibilities Leading shifts and delegating tasks to support workers Building positive, trusting relationships with young people Supporting young people with education, health, independence and wellbeing Using de-escalation and therapeutic approaches to manage behaviour Completing accurate records, daily logs and incident reports Contributing to care plans, risk assessments and key working Supervising and mentoring junior staff Liaising with social workers, schools, families and other professionals About you At least 1 year''s experience in a children''s residential setting, ideally EBD Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards it) Confident leading a shift and supporting a team Strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations Resilient, patient and committed to making a difference Full UK driving licence preferred Enhanced DBS (or willing to ..... full job details .....