Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home

Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Leicestershire, Northamptonshire & Derbyshire 

Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum

Hours: Shift pattern including nights, weekends, and statutory holidays

About the Company

This established children’s residential home provides a therapeutic and nurturing environment for young people aged 12–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is committed to promoting positive development, safety, and wellbeing through a compassionate, values-driven approach.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and provide high-quality care for our young people. You will support daily activities, education, and statutory meetings, ensuring a consistent, therapeutic approach. This role includes supervising and mentoring staff, maintaining high standards within the home, and safeguarding the welfare of all residents.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure consistent, high-quality care in line with regulations.

· Support young people’s daily routines, education, therapy, and personal development.

· Implement care plans, risk assessments, and LAC documentation, attending statutory meetings as required.

· Safeguard young people, respond to challenging behaviours, and promote positive outcomes.

· Build strong relationships with families, social workers, and external professionals.

· Assist with household tasks, budgeting, and maintaining a safe, homely environment.

· Contribute to staff induction, training, and professional development.

· Complete accurate reports, records, and administrative duties.

· Provide cover for management when required and participate in the on-call system.

Person Specification / Requirements

Qualifications

· NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (essential)

· Good standard of English (written and spoken)

· Level 4/5 in Health & Social Care, First Aid, Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, or Health & Safety (desirable)

Experience

· Supporting young people aged 12–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties

· Leading shifts and supervising staff teams

· Completing reports and attending multi-agency meetings

· Experience with ASC, mental health, or complex needs (desirable)

Skills & Attributes

· Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills

· Resilient, empathetic, and able to handle challenging behaviour

· Flexible, person-centred, and committed to safeguarding

· Ability to drive home transport (desirable)