Senior Residential Support Worker

Job description

Senior Residential Care Worker - Children's Assessment Home

Location: 3 Bed Home

Salary: £16.15 per hour (£21.15 overtime)

Joining Bonus: £1,500

We are looking for dedicated Senior Behavioral Residential Support Workers at our new 3-bedroom Children's Assessment Home where we create a safe, nurturing environment and provide structured assessments to support positive outcomes.

We are looking for:

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children Residential Care, or equivalent

Minimum 2 years of experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people

Manual UK driving licence

RoleYou will provide high‐quality, person‐centred support to children experiencing challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Support children during assessment placements

Observe and record parenting interactions

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children

Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals

Build positive, supportive relationships with children and ensure their safety and wellbeing

Lead shifts and supervise residential staff, maintaining high standards of care

Ensure policies, procedures and placement plans are followed effectively in line with Ofsted regulations

Observe and document child interactions

Support children with daily routines

Produce detailed, evidence‐based reports

Maintain a safe and structured environment

Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience working with children, young people

Strong communication, observation and report‐writing skills

Ability to handle challenging situations calmly

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Mental health support experience

Experience in secure units or residential/custodial settings

Supporting children/young people with challenging behaviours

Trauma‐informed care and complex needs experience

Enthusiastic and energetic team member

We Offer You

Access to Taste card, Blue light card and My Gym discounts

Real Living Wage employer

Competitive pay rates

Generous Refer a Friend Scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

Ongoing training and professional development with high quality CPD opportunities

Comprehensive induction programme including face‐to‐face training, online modules, shadowing and local induction period

Face‐to‐face therapeutic training and support via SHINE programme

Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support

Supportive management and senior leaders

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Salisbury

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