Senior Residential Care Worker - Children's

Job description

We’re recruiting an experienced Senior Residential Care Worker to join our client's well‑established children’s residential home supporting young people with learning disabilities and additional needs.

This is an opportunity to work within a small, stable service where consistent care, safeguarding and positive relationships sit at the heart of everything.

The Role

As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you’ll play a key role in:

• Providing safe, nurturing and consistent care to children aged 7–17
• Acting as a strong role model within the staff team
• Supporting day‑to‑day routines, emotional wellbeing and development
• Leading shifts and supporting less experienced team members
• Contributing to care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding practice
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people

This role suits someone who enjoys hands‑on care, values structure, and understands the importance of stability for children with complex needs.

Essential Requirements

✅ NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)

✅ Minimum 1 year’s experience in children’s residential childcare

✅ Confidence working within safeguarding frameworks

✅ A calm, consistent and child‑centred approach

Desirable

⭐ Experience supporting children with learning disabilities

⭐ Experience as a senior or shift‑leading residential care worker

The Home

• Supports young people with learning disabilities and additional needs
• Focus on structure, routine and positive relationships
• Emphasis on long‑term placements and stability

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work in a smaller, focused service
• Supportive environment with clear expectations
• Chance to make a genuine, lasting difference to children’s lives
• Suitable for experienced RCWs ready to step into a senior position

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Shrewsbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-04-2026

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