Senior Support Worker EBD

Job description

Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Services (EBD)Location: Bexley, LondonReports to: Registered Manager / Deputy ManagerHours: Shift-based (including evenings, weekends, sleep‐ins/waking nights as required)

Job PurposeThe Senior Support Worker plays a key leadership role within the children's home, supporting the Registered Manager in delivering high‐quality, trauma‐informed care to children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The role involves leading shifts, mentoring staff, safeguarding children, and ensuring care is delivered in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead shifts, support staff, and ensure safe staffing, handovers, and daily operations.

Provide consistent, child‐centred care while building positive relationships.

Support children's behaviour, emotions, and routines using therapeutic approaches.

Take the lead on safeguarding, identifying and reporting concerns appropriately.

Manage and respond to incidents using positive behaviour support and clear reporting.

Contribute to care planning, key work, and promoting children's views and development.

Maintain accurate records and ensure a safe, well‐managed home environment.

Person SpecificationEssential

Significant experience working with children or young people with EBD, trauma, or challenging behaviour.

Experience of leading shifts or mentoring staff in a residential or similar setting.

Strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to child welfare.

Ability to remain calm, resilient, and professional under pressure.

Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends.

Enhanced DBS (Children's Barred List) – required.

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People (or equivalent).

Experience in children's residential care.

Training in trauma‐informed practice, de‐escalation, or PBS.

Knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

Training & Development

Comprehensive induction and leadership support.

Ongoing mandatory and specialist training.

Regular supervision and appraisal.

Opportunities for progression into Deputy Manager or Registered Manager roles.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

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