Senior Residential Support Worker

Job description

Job Title: Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Salary: Base salary of £31,432.09, increasing to £32,817.82 after probation. Potential earnings up to £34,497.82 including sleep-ins.

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Approx. 40 hours per week, shift pattern includes days, evenings, and weekends (every other weekend off)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Sleep-ins: Approx. 1 sleep-in per week at £35 per sleep

Service: Children's Residential Home

Service Users: Boys aged 12–18 with challenging behaviours

Qualifications Required: Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare / Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)

Experience Required: Experience working with teenage boys or young people with challenging behaviours

The HomeOur client provides therapeutic residential childcare within warm, homely environments based in peaceful rural settings. Their approach focuses on helping young people make sense of past experiences and move forward positively through nurturing care, clear boundaries, achievable goals, structured support, and positive relationship building.

Who we are looking forOur client is seeking an experienced Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker who can lead by example and provide high-quality care and guidance to young people.

You will be confident in

Leading on young people's care, welfare and development

Supporting Residential Support Workers on shift

Maintaining compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and internal procedures

Working collaboratively with parents, carers, local authorities and professionals

Creating engaging activities that promote development and independence

Managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently

Maintaining accurate written records and reports

Upholding safeguarding standards at all times

You will also need

A full UK driving licence

Access to your own vehicle (rural location)

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Flexibility across shift patterns

Who you will be working forOur client is an established children's residential care provider delivering structured and nurturing support for young people.

Why this home & companyThis is an opportunity to join a provider focused on therapeutic, relationship‐led care where young people are supported to build stability, resilience, and positive futures.

ProgressionOpportunities for promotion and career progression.

Benefits

Company pension

£35 sleep-in payment

Employee discount scheme

Wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

EthosRelationship‐based, nurturing, structured childcare support focused on positive outcomes.

CultureSupportive, safeguarding‐led, child‐centred environment.

Sponsorship is not available.

How to applyIf you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's dedicated team, apply today. To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

ContactFor more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: job@sgscare.co.uk

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Horsham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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