Senior Residential Support Worker : EBD

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a well‐established company providing specialist residential care for children and young people with complex needs.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will be supporting and guiding children and young people within a residential setting, helping to promote stability, structure, and positive life outcomes.

This full‐time permanent role offers a salary of up to GBP 30,000 plus GBP 60 per sleep‐in and benefits. No sponsorship provided.

You will be responsible for

Supporting young people with daily routines, education, health, and wellbeing needs

Leading shifts and supporting the wider care team

Contributing to care planning, risk assessments, and key‐working responsibilities

Promoting independence through structured activities and engagement

Supporting behaviour management using a calm and therapeutic approach

Assisting with household duties and maintaining a safe living environment

Completing relevant documentation, reports, and handovers

Working collaboratively with external professionals and partner agenciesSupporting supervision sessions and team development

Qualifications

Previously worked as a Senior Residential Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Residential Childcare Worker, Childrens Support Worker, Care worker, Residential, Care Assistant or in a similar role

Have 1 year of experience working within a childrens residential care

Background in supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs

Must have NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or above in residential childcare or children and young people workforce

Experience in a supervisory or senior support capacity within care settings

Ability to lead and support shifts within a structured residential environment

Commitment to safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, and providing consistent care

manual driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Shift Details

Working on 2 days on / 4 days off pattern

On average, 4:6 sleep‐in shifts per month

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced earnings potential

GBP 500 salary increase upon completion of probation

Overtime paid at 1.5

GBP 500 salary increase per year

Allowance for sleep‐in duties and overtime

Structured progression and development opportunities

Recognition and reward initiatives

Generous leave entitlement with incremental increases over time

Voucher scheme for bank holiday and festive period working

Birthday rewards scheme

Employee referral incentives

Access to free meals during shifts

Supportive and relaxed working environment

Uniform flexibility (casual dress approach)

Funded DBS and update service

Pension scheme

Wellbeing:focused benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while developing their career within residential childcare.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lincoln

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