Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Newark (NG24) 
Salary: £31,259.00 - £36,044.04 per annum (£15.03 per hour)
Contract: Permanent
Service: 2-bed Children's Residential Home
Ofsted Rating: Good

*Sponsorship is not currently offered by this provider*

Employee Benefits

• Quarterly Attendance Bonus (earn up to an additional £1,400 per year after probation)
• Fully funded Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (where applicable) and ongoing Learning & Development
• Dedicated Learning & Development Team
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Support
• Unum Healthcare
• Aviva Digicare
• Remote GP access
• Annual Health Checks
• Mental Health Assessments
• Purchase up to 5 additional days annual leave
• Perkbox Employee Benefits
• Shopping, cinema and holiday discounts
• Blue Light Card eligibility (membership fee applies)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised days out, activities and meals with the young people

Shift Pattern

• Double sleep-in shifts
• 7:30am - 10:30pm followed by a sleep-in
• 3-week rolling rota
• One Saturday worked
• One Sunday worked
• One full weekend off every three weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise shifts, providing guidance and support to Residential Support Workers.
• Create a safe, caring and structured environment where children can thrive.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people through consistent care and support.
• Promote education, independence, life skills and positive behaviour.
• Support children through challenging behaviours using therapeutic and child-centred approaches.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of care plans, daily records, incident reports and other documentation.
• Plan and participate in activities that support children's social, emotional and educational development.
• Support young people with everyday life skills including budgeting, cooking, appointments and personal care where required.
• Work in partnership with families, social workers, education providers and external professionals.
• Mentor and support new and existing team members to ensure high standards of care are consistently delivered.
• Safeguard children at all times, following company policies and statutory guidance.

About You

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Be 21 years of age or over.
• Have a minimum of 12 months' experience working within a Children's Residential Home.
• Have experience leading shifts and supporting colleagues.
• Be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Possess excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Have a sound understanding of safeguarding and children's residential care legislation.

To apply for this exceptional opportunity please call Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV direct to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com