Senior Residential Support Worker Children's Services Swindon - Job

Senior Residential Support Worker Children's Services

Some roles are just jobs. This isn't one of them. As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you'll step into a position where your impact is seen every single day - creating stability, building trust and making progress. This is about more than care. It's about leadership, consistency, and helping young people move forward when they need it most. What's in it for you

Competitive salary of £32,000 - £36,000
Additional earnings through sleep-ins
Clear progression into Deputy Manager and beyond
Ongoing training towards higher qualifications
A role where your decisions genuinely shape outcomes
A positive team environment with real structure and leadership

Your responsibilities as Senior Residential Support Worker

Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home
Guide and support Residential Support Workers on shift
Build strong, consistent relationships with young people
Ensure care plans are followed and adapted where needed
Maintain safeguarding standards and a safe home environment
Oversee reports, planning, and shift coordination

What we're looking for in a Senior Residential Support Worker

Previous experience within residential childcare
Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People (or equivalent)
Experience supporting care plans and safeguarding practices
Ability to lead shifts and support junior staff
Confidence handling challenging behaviours and complex needs

Working hours: Full-time, shift-based rota including sleep-ins If you're ready to take the next step as a Senior Residential Support Worker and play a key role in shaping both young lives and a strong team, apply now. Note: The job title of 'Senior' relates simply to the level of experience and has no relevance to age. You are encouraged to apply for any opportunities that you feel to be suitable, irrespective of age or level of experience. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.

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