Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker – Children's Residential Home
Location: Broughton, Milton Keynes (MK10)
Salary: £15.00 per hour + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Make a Positive Difference Every Day
Our client is a respected provider of children's residential care, committed to delivering safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments where children and young people can feel valued, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.
They are seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Support Worker looking to progress into a senior role, or an existing Senior Residential Support Worker seeking a new challenge within a supportive organisation.
Please note: To be considered for this role, you should hold a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and have at least 2 years' experience working within a children's residential care setting.
The Role
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with the day-to-day running of the home while leading shifts and providing guidance to the wider care team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading shifts to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, child-centred care.
Acting as a role model and providing day-to-day support, coaching and guidance to Residential Support Workers.
Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
Supporting the implementation of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
Promoting positive behaviour through nurturing, therapeutic and relationship-based approaches.
Ensuring accurate and timely record keeping in line with regulatory requirements.
Supporting children to access education, healthcare, family contact and community activities.
Working collaboratively with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals and other partner agencies.
Maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child.
Contributing to a positive, welcoming and homely environment where children can thrive.
About You
To be considered, you'll have:
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
At least 2 years' experience working within a children's residential care setting.
Experience leading shifts or supervising staff.
A sound understanding of safeguarding legislation and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
Experience maintaining care plans, risk assessments and accurate records.
Excellent communicati...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Milton Keynes

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