Senior Residential Support Worker

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker | Children's Services

Are you an experienced support worker ready to step into a leadership role? RGH Global is recruiting on behalf of a dedicated children's residential home provider looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to help lead their team and provide nurturing care to young people.

The Role

In this pivotal role, you will support the Registered and Deputy Managers in the day-to-day operations of the home. You will be responsible for:

• Leadership: Leading shifts, allocating tasks, and ensuring safe staffing levels.
• Safeguarding: Promoting best practices and ensuring children are protected from harm in line with statutory guidance.
• Care & Support: Providing nurturing care that promotes emotional well-being, independence, and social development.
• Key Working: Developing positive relationships with allocated children and contributing to placement planning.
• Collaboration: Working with social workers, health professionals, and education providers to ensure positive outcomes.

What You’ll Need

• Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Essential).
• Experience: Proven experience working with children and young people.
• Skills: Strong leadership and communication skills with a solid knowledge of safeguarding.
• License: A full UK Driving License.
• Knowledge: An understanding of trauma-informed care and Ofsted regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.

Package & Shift Pattern

• Salary: Competitive and Negotiable (Base starting at £14.50 PH + £60 per sleep-in).
• Hours: Shift work including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins as required.

Ready to make a difference?

If you are a passionate professional looking to advance your career in residential childcare, we want to hear from you.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Liverpool

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-04-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

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