Senior Residential Support Worker

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker (RRSRSWN)Location: Nottingham, England

Sector: Social Care

Salary: £32,096 - £34,800 per annum

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you'll step into a position where your impact is seen every single day – creating stability, building trust and making progress.

This is about more than care. It's about leadership, consistency, and helping young people move forward when they need it most.

We're on a mission to make a lasting and lifelong difference to children's lives. We aim to provide a positive childhood for every young person in our care. Each of our services work with fairness, openness, integrity, and accountability, and we expect that from other professionals that we work with too.

What's in it for you

Competitive salary of £32,096 - £34,800

Additional earnings through sleep‐ins

Clear progression into Deputy Manager and beyond

Ongoing training towards higher qualifications

A role where your decisions genuinely shape outcomes

A positive team environment with real structure and leadership

Your responsibilities as Senior Residential Support Worker

Lead shifts and support the day‐to‐day running of the home

Guide and support Residential Support Workers on shift

Build strong, consistent relationships with young people

Ensure care plans are followed and adapted where needed

Maintain safeguarding standards and a safe home environment

Oversee reports, planning, and shift coordination

What we're looking for in a Senior Residential Support Worker

Previous experience within residential childcare

Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People (or equivalent)

Experience supporting care plans and safeguarding practices

Ability to lead shifts and support junior staff

Confidence handling challenging behaviours and complex needs

Working hours: Full‐time, shift‐based rota including sleep‐ins

Note: The job title of 'Senior' relates simply to the level of experience and has no relevance to age. You are encouraged to apply for any opportunities that you feel to be suitable, irrespective of age or level of experience.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nottingham

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