Senior Residential Support Worker Children's Home

Job description

About the job

Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home (EBD & Complex Needs)

Location: West Leeds, Yorkshire (LS13)

Salary: £15.50 per hour + approx 10 sleep ins per month at £50 / night (c. £35k pa total)

Position Type: Full Time (36 hrs per week, 24-hour support required, 15.5-hour shifts + sleep in, 1 on 2 off rota)

Provision: Residential Children’s Home

Specialism: Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) & Complex Mental Health

Capacity: Up to 3 children/young people (8-17yrs old)

About Us

We are establishing a new 3-bedded children’s home supporting young people (8–17yrs) with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and complex needs. Our leadership team - RI, RM, DM have over 40 years of senior and managerial experience within outstanding and good-rated provisions, and our aim is to build a strong, supportive culture where staff feel valued, trusted, and developed.

We're looking for proactive and compassionate professionals who want to make a lasting difference in young people’s lives, in a supportive, growth focused environment for the children and the team. If this sounds like an environment that appeals to you, you’ll find a home here.

The Role

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll:

· Lead shifts and support staff to provide consistent, high-quality care.

· Act as a key worker, building strong, trusting relationships with young people.

· Promote emotional stability through trauma-informed and PACE-based practice.

· Support education, health, social skills and independence goals that prepare young people for their future.

· Maintain safeguarding, recording, and compliance standards in line with Ofsted’s Quality Standards.

· Mentor junior staff and contribute to the home’s development under guidance from the Deputy and Registered Manager.

What We’re Looking For

· Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), essential.

· Minimum 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential or EBD setting.

· Strong understanding of safeguarding, attachment, and trauma-informed care and use of the PACE framework.

· Confident, calm shift leader able to inspire and support others.

· Commitment to continuous personal and professional growth.

Why Join Us

· To be part of team that helps to bring the best out of children who have EBD and complex needs

· A supportive, growth-focused environment that invests in your development.

· Hands-on leadership from an experienced RI, RM and DM.

· Opportunities for training, promotion, and progression within a growing organisation.

· The chance to help shape a home where both children and staff can thrive.

If you’re ready to play a key role in a small, values-driven team that puts children and people first, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create a home where every young person feels safe, seen, and supported.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English