Senior Residential Support Worker/ Team Leader - Children's Home (EBD)

Job description

Senior Residential Care Worker / Team Leader - Children's Home (EBD)

Job description

About Us

Assist Care is a 2 bed Children's Home (EBD) in Coventry specialising in providing high-quality trauma-informed care to children and young people aged 7 - 17 with Emotional and/or Behavioural Difficulties in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.

Role: Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader - Children's Home (EBD).

Salary: £14.20 - £16.50 per hour + £60 sleep-in. (dependent on experience/qualifications)

Key Responsibilities;

• Lead shifts and support the team to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, promoting their safety, well-being, and development.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding practices.
• Support and mentor junior staff, promoting a positive and supportive team culture.
• Engage in key work sessions, activity planning, and daily routines.
• Support the management team with audits, reports, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience working in a residential childcare setting.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent) – essential.
• Commitment to undertaking Level 5 Diploma in Leadership (if not already held).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care and child development.
• Resilient, compassionate, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence – desirable.

Benefits:

• Casual clothes
• Company pension
• Career progression
• On-site parking

SPONSORSHIP VISA, NOT AVAILALE. UK DRIVING LISENCE IS ESSENTIAL...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Coventry

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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