Senior Residential Children's Home Support Worker

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker

Company : Area Camden
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Specific Hours : 08:00am-20:00pm (12 hour shifts)
Salary : £34,660.95
Location: Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington)
(Please note, it is essential that all candidates have relevant experience and qualifications in this role to be considered for an interview. You will need to have between 2 to 3 years experience and hold a Children's Workforce Diploma or equivalent to the children sector)
Benefits:
Comprehensive induction and mandatory training
Clear progression opportunities
Fixed rota pattern (08:00-20:00):

• Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun (60 hours)
• Week 2: Wed, Thu (24 hours)

Minimum average of 168 hours per month
236 hours annual leave
Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)
Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
Area Camden
Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, is built on values of respect, dignity, independence and positive parenting. We provide high-quality, family-style residential care for young people aged 11-18, with all support centred around their individual needs.
Support Workers play a vital role in keeping young people safe and contributing to their daily care and development. In this role, you'll build positive relationships and help young people with emotional and behavioural needs feel included in their community and reach their full potential.
Main Propose of the Role:
The Senior Support Worker helps deliver high-quality care and positive outcomes for young people. They act as a key worker, oversee daily practice, and support continuous improvement across the home.
The role includes leading and mentoring staff, organising work patterns, and ensuring care plans, training needs, and safeguarding standards are met. Senior Support Workers record and review key work, plans, and risk assessments to maintain compliance.
They also manage placement plans, respond to safeguarding concerns, and coordinate access to health, education, and therapeutic services. The role is essential to maintaining high standards and reports directly to the Reg...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

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