Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker
Location: Albrighton
Salary:including up to 4 sleep-ins per month (base)
Working Hours: Full-time rota-based; occasional sleep-ins required
Hourly Rate: Based on salary and sleep-ins
Number of Sleeps Required: Up to 4 per month
Pay Per Sleep: 80 per sleep
Service: Childrens Home SEMH / Therapeutic Residential Care
Service Users: Children & Young People with SEBD emotional and behavioural difficulties
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent); support provided to achieve Level 3 if not held
Experience in Years Required: Experience in residential childcare preferred particularly with SEBD
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Sponsorship is not available

Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have access to a car

• You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (not deemed equivalent)

• Candidates with only Healthcare NHS CQC or Nursery Practitioner qualifications will not be considered

• You require sponsorship no sponsorship available

Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted-registered Childrens Home will not be considered.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 26th January 2026

The Home:

• Location: Albrighton

• Type of YPs: Children & Young People with SEBD emotional & behavioural needs

• Ratio of Staff to Children: Dependent on home; senior role supports staff team

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a compassionate resilient and energetic Senior Residential Support Worker who:

• Can build trusting therapeutic relationships with children

• Supports young peoples emotional behavioural and social development

• Provides leadership to the staff team stepping in to deputise for Team Leaders

• Demonstrates empathy patience and resilience

• Can work on a rota including sleep-ins

• Holds a Full UK Driving Licence

Who you will be working for

• Witherslack Group the UKs leading specialist provider of education and residential care for children with SEMH

• Family-like culture with multiple homes across the UK

• Inclusive supportive and child-centred approach

• Promotes career progression through internal promotion and development programmes

Why this Home & Company

• Progression Opportunity: Aspire future managers programme promotion from within

• Qualification Opportunity: Support to complete Level 3 Diploma if not already held

• Benefits Include:

  • Sleep-in pay (80 per night)

  • Attendance allowance (1400 per year)

  • 7 weeks holiday

  • Flexible benefits package (holiday pension life insurance)

  • Comprehensive induction via Care Academy (4-week off-the-job training)

  • Employee wellbeing programme and medical cover (optical dental therapy)

  • Meals provided while at work

  • Recommend-a-friend scheme (1000 bonus)

• Ethos & Culture: Inclusive diverse supportive child-centred and nurturing

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and support for children & young people with SEMH

• Lead supervise and support the staff team

• Deputise for Team Leaders as required

• Promote a safe nurturing and therapeutic environment

• Implement policies procedures and safeguarding practices

• Support children to achieve positive outcomes in behaviour emotional regulation and learning

Safer Recruitment

The recruitment process includes robust vetting procedures. Successful applicants will be subject to references and enhanced DBS checks and must adhere to a strict professional code of conduct at all times.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people and want to join a professional inclusive and supportive team we encourage you to apply today

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