Senior Support Worker | Children's Residential

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Residential Child Care Worker to join a residential children's home situated in the New Forest, supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.
This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Southampton, Totton, Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Lymington, New Milton, Ringwood, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Romsey, Hythe, Hythe and the Waterside, and surrounding areas.

You will work closely with the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager to maintain and develop high standards of care, promoting a nurturing, safe and aspirational environment for the children.
As a Senior Residential Child Care Worker, you will play an important role in leading and supporting the wider team, while also providing direct care and support to children on a 1:1 basis.

A minimum of 12 months' experience working with children and young people
A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People or equivalent
Willingness to work towards a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management
A full, clean driving licence
Experience working within residential childcare is desirable
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children
Understanding of challenging behaviour and appropriate methods of control
Ability to build positive relationships with children while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p.
Emotional resilience when working with challenging behaviours
A positive, motivated and professional approach

28,000 – £30,000 per annum
55 per sleep-in
Full-time, permanent position
Opportunity to work within a supportive residential childcare environment
Training and ongoing professional development
Opportunity to work towards a Level 5 qualification
Regular supervision and support
Opportunity to progress within the organisation
Beautiful location of the New Forest

If this sounds like the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you!
Call: 02380 118 226
Email:

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lymington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

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