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Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Salary: Competitive + Sleep-In Payments

Reporting To: Homes Manager

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our Children's Residential Home team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care, promoting independence, supporting education and personal development, and helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment. You will also provide guidance and support to support workers while assisting management with the day-to-day running of the home.

Flexibility is essential, as you may be required to support other services when needed.

• Deliver high-quality residential childcare in line with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation of individual care plans, risk assessments, and other care documentation.
• Promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Safeguard children and maintain the highest standards of care.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Act as a Key Worker for designated children and young people.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and high-quality records and reports.
• Encourage participation in education, training, hobbies, and community activities.
• Support young people in developing life skills, confidence, and independence.
• Understand and respond appropriately to trauma-informed behaviours and adverse childhood experiences.
• Prepare nutritious meals while considering dietary and cultural requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment.
• Transport young people to education, appointments, and activities as required.
• Support rota management and ensure consistent staffing levels.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and formal one-to-one supervision to support staff.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, social workers, healthcare professionals, and other agencies.
• Participate in sleep-in duties and work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and the Christmas period.

• Minimum 12 months' experience working within a Residential Children's Home or similar setting.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and conflict effectively.
• Strong record-keeping and report-writing skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to use initiative.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience supporting and developing other staff members.
• Ability to provide formal one-to-one supervision.
• Willingness to work shifts, sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People's Care if not already achieved.

• Previous experience working within a Children's Home setting.
• Knowledge of:
  • Children's Homes Regulations 2015
  • Quality Standards for Children's Homes
  • Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF)
• Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Children and Young People's Care (or equivalent).
• Good standard of education.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing professional development and training.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a positive role model for children and young people.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be professional, resilient, and compassionate.
• Work effectively as part of a team while supporting colleagues' development.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making skills.
• Be committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Two satisfactory references.
• Commitment to company policies, procedures, and safeguarding practices.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development.

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and experienced management team.
• Clear progression opportunities within residential childcare.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

About the role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be working as part of the care team, recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents, conduct formal supervisions and appraisals, as well as, contributing to care planning and coaching support workers. With an emphasis on high quality, the purpose of the role is to maintain the personal care needs of residents, respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence.

Reports to: Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Nurse

• Previous experience in a senior care role.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Empathetic and caring nature.

Education and qualification

• You will have, or be working towards, NVQ3 in Health & Social Care.

You ll have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You ll have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step

Our Client is a newly registered 4-bed residential children's home they support children and young people aged 7-17 who have emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and complex needs.

The mission is to create a safe, nurturing, and consistent home where children feel valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their potential. Every child deserves stability and care, and we are dedicated to providing exactly that.

The Role

We are seeking caring, resilient, and motivated Residential Support Workers. You will play a vital role in the daily lives of our young people, helping them to develop life skills, build resilience, and achieve their goals within a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new home during its early stages and make a real difference to children's lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people in accordance with their individual care and placement plans.
• Build trusting, positive relationships that promote emotional wellbeing and personal growth.
• Support children with daily routines, including education, leisure, health, and independent living skills.
• Promote and maintain a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour through understanding, empathy, and therapeutic approaches such as PACE.
• Contribute to the completion of risk assessments, incident reports, and care documentation.
• Work closely with colleagues and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for every young person.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and supervision to support professional development.
• Be part of the on-call and sleep-in rota, responding effectively to any emergencies or incidents.

Essential Criteria

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it within 2 years).
• Experience working with children or young people, preferably in a residential or social care setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding, EBD, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
• Good communication, teamwork, and record-keeping skills.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people.
• Undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in an Ofsted-regulated children's home.
• Training in Safeguarding, First Aid, or de-escalation techniques.
• Familiarity with The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Full UK driving licence

What they Offer

• Opportunity to help shape and grow a new children's home in Tooting.
• Supportive and child-focused team culture.
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and funded qualifications.
• Clear career progression to Senior Support Worker or Deputy Manager.
• Regular reflective supervision and staff wellbeing support.
• Competitive salary, sleep-in allowance, and pension scheme.

If you are compassionate, dedicated, and ready to make a lasting difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Our client Rochdale borough council is looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker to join their Family support and Protection team.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB

Responsible for:

• Undertaking direct work with children, young people and their families focusing on particularly complex problems which require advanced practice skills. Taking responsibility for the development of specific areas of professional social work practice including the initiation and development of appropriate policy and procedures for approval by the Head of Service;

• To produce high quality reports and assessments for the Courts and other specialist assessments as standalone, independent documentation without having case holder responsibility for such cases;
• To support and promote the development and maintaining of high standards of professional practice both within the team and service;

• To become competent in undertaking and leading on various evidence based specialist assessments across the service.
• To support, supervise and mentor staff including those on various programmes such as ASYE and Practice placements.

Principal Duties

Quality of Practice

1. To act as a senior member of the team and assist and deputize for the Practice Manager in decision making and direction of assessments and actions (e.g. chairing Strategy discussions, initiating and overseeing Section 47 enquiries and other complex meetings as directed by the service needs).
2. Undertake direct work with children, young people and their families focusing on particularly complex problems which require advanced practice skills.
3. To produce high quality Court reports and assessment in cases where there is a need for such reports to be produced by a Practitioner other than the case-holder to achieve a sense of independence. To undertake case audits and reviews etc, to assist the team in ensuring that it carries out its core tasks to a high standard.

Communication and Engagement

1. To promote good standards of customer care ensuring service user, carer and parental participation and that their views and experiences are considered in service delivery including effective complaints handling (which meets Statutory requirements) user consultation via partnership working so that effective engagement with all service users and partners can be evidenced.
2. To contribute to the development of policies, procedures, quality standards, performance indicators and best practice in line with the Children's Social Care Performance Framework, ensuring that these are sensitive to minority and disadvantaged groups.
3. To participate in case file and supervision auditing activity across the service (and with partners) in accordance with the Children's Social Care Quality Assurance Framework, to ensure the highest possible standard of social work and other safeguarding practice.

Organisational and Personal Development

1. Supporting the induction of new members of staff and Social Work students that respond to the nine domains and required competencies of the PCF and KSF
2. Contribute to both the delivery and design of the Children's Social Care Workforce Development Strategy as well as corporate, in-service and multi-agency training programmes.
3. To provide expert training, guidance and support to social workers (including those on the ASYE programme) and to liaise with other Advanced Practitioners to ensure that such training and support is provided in the most effective way.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

About the Role

Milton Keynes City Council is currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a stable, supportive team focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people in care.

Responsibilities

• Chair multi-agency and multidisciplinary meetings
• Complete statutory assessments and annual reviews
• Develop and implement child-centred care plans
• Manage a caseload of up to 18 children, including those under care and placement orders
• Work collaboratively with professionals including IROs, health services, and education teams
• Ensure children's needs are met through direct work, life story work, and ongoing placement support

About the Team

• Stable and experienced leadership with a Team Manager and Deputy Manager
• Collaborative structure including Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, and Social Work Assistants
• Access to a Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Worker for additional support
• Strong focus on training, development, and shared learning through regular team sessions
• Dedicated support for adoption work, including life story book creation

Additional Benefits

• Mileage paid at 0.45 per mile (eligible claims)
• Discounted parking available via RingGo
• Access to the same training as permanent staff

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Recent Children in Care and adoption experience (within the last 5 years)
• Strong assessment, care planning, and case management skills
• Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload

If you're an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a supportive local authority, we'd love to hear from you.

About Valuing Futures

Valuing Futures is a specialist solo residential childrens home that provides care for children and young people male/female aged 8yrso-18yrso, to children and young people who display emotional, behavioural, and complex needs.

We provide 24hrs 2:1 staffing trauma-informed, therapeutic care in a nurturing environment, where children feel safe, have stability, are supported, and empowered to thrive to enable them to achive the best outcomes,

The Role

As a Male Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people in their daily lives, helping them build confidence, independence, and positive routines. You will create a safe and structured environment while promoting education, wellbeing, and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and safeguard young people within a therapeutic residential setting, to meet the child, young persons care , behavioural and risk plans
• Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a strong role model
• Encourage participation in education, daily routines, and life skills development
• Support young people with emotional wellbeing, behaviour management, and independence
• Plan and engage young people in meaningful activities and routines
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding, care standards and the childrens regulations (2015)
• Provide practical guidance around finances, daily living, and personal development

Requirements

• Experience working with children and young people in residential care, youth work, education, or similar settings
• Passionate, caring, and resilient with strong communication skills
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or Health & Social Care preferred (training provided if not qualified)
• Full UK Driving Licence required
• Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks required

Benefits

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Funded Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Supportive management, mentoring, and career progression
• Company Pension scheme available, and we also make a contribution to your pension
• We pay for you Enhanced DBS
• Employee rewards and recognition schemes
• Blue Light Card discounts across retail, travel, and leisure

Why Join Us?

At Valuing Futures, we are committed to helping our team build rewarding, long-term careers in residential childcare. If you want to make a genuine difference in a young person s life while developing professionally in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Senior / Residential Support Workers (EBD Children s Residential Home)

Full-Time

Salary package of £25,350 £33,000 excluding sleep-in allowance (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about making a positive impact to a child's life Do you believe every child is special and are you willing to put in the time and effort required to help the children we support discover their purpose Are you ready for your next fun-filled and adventurous career move If so, we can't wait to hear from you!

About the Role

We are seeking empathetic and motivated individuals to join our team as Residential Support and Senior Residential Support Workers, providing consistent and nurturing care to children and young people with EBD living at our children's home located in Hertfordshire (HP3). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child s life.

Candidate will possess a good understanding of OFSTED regulations and compliance requirements, along with experience of working at a children's home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide direct care and support to children and young people in line with their individual care plans.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and structured environment.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and key working sessions.
• Support with staff induction and training.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are consistently followed.
• Uphold safeguarding and behaviour support procedures.
• Support daily routines, including education, activities, appointments and personal care.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead shifts and support the team with guidance, mentoring and supervision.

Requirements:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to complete within 2 years.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Strong communication, empathy and resilience.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and therapeutic approaches to care.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Benefits:

• Additional pay for sleep-ins.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programme.
• Funded qualifications and career development support.
• Clear progression pathway to management roles.
• Pension scheme.
• Supportive team culture and inclusive working environment.

Hours:

• 37.5 hours; Full-Time
• Shift work including weekends, evenings and nights plus sleep-ins (separate sleep-in rate)

If you are a compassionate individual with a passion for providing quality care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include every task or responsibility that may be required.

Senior / Residential Support Workers (EBD Children's Residential Home)

Full-Time

Salary package of £25,350 - £33,000 excluding sleep-in allowance (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about making a positive impact to a child's life Do you believe every child is special and are you willing to put in the time and effort required to help the children we support discover their purpose Are you ready for your next fun-filled and adventurous career move If so, we can't wait to hear from you!

About the Role

We are seeking empathetic and motivated individuals to join our team as Residential Support and Senior Residential Support Workers, providing consistent and nurturing care to children and young people with EBD living at our children's home located in Hertfordshire (HP3). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child's life.

Candidate will possess a good understanding of OFSTED regulations and compliance requirements, along with experience of working at a children's home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide direct care and support to children and young people in line with their individual care plans.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and structured environment.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and key working sessions.
• Support with staff induction and training.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are consistently followed.
• Uphold safeguarding and behaviour support procedures.
• Support daily routines, including education, activities, appointments and personal care.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead shifts and support the team with guidance, mentoring and supervision.

Requirements:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to complete within 2 years.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Strong communication, empathy and resilience.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and therapeutic approaches to care.
• Full UK driving licence - desirable.

Benefits:

• Additional pay for sleep-ins.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programme.
• Funded qualifications and career development support.
• Clear progression pathway to management roles.
• Pension scheme.
• Supportive team culture and inclusive working environment.

Hours:

• 37.5 hours; Full-Time
• Shift work including weekends, evenings and nights plus sleep-ins (separate sleep-in rate)

If you are a compassionate individual with a passion for providing quality care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include every task or responsibility that may be required.

An opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker to join a well-established children's residential care provider, delivering high-quality support to children and young people.

As a Support Worker, you will be supporting children and young people in a residential setting to promote safety, independence, emotional wellbeing, and positive daily living skills.

This role offers minimum salary of £29,000and benefits.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Supporting children and young people with day-to-day routines and personal development
• Involve children in their care, respecting their choices, needs, and wishes.
• Understand each child s background, reflect on practice, and maintain positive professional relationships.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Build professional, person-centred relationships as Key Worker.
• Support daily living needs, including:
  • Hygiene, appearance, and personal care
  • Healthy nutrition choices
  • Medication administration per policy
  • Attending appointments
  • Reporting health, safety, or welfare concerns
  • Encouraging activities, leisure, trips, and holidays
  • Following behaviour support and risk assessments
  • Accurate record keeping and reporting

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children s Support Worker, Therapeutic Care Practitioner, Support Practitioner, Children s Care Worker, Children s Care Assistant, Care Assistant, Childcare Worker or in a similar role.
• Experience working with children and young people in a care, residential, or support environment
• Relevant health and social care qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Understanding of children s development, trauma, and the impact of adverse experiences is beneficial
• Awareness of safeguarding practices and commitment to child protection
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join a dedicated residential care team and positively impact the lives of children and young people.

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Trust Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Care & Support Worker (supporting Older People) to join our team in Pollokshaws, Glasgow City. This is an excellent job opportunity for those who live in and around Glasgow. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £16.05 per hour.

What we re looking for in our Senior Care & Support Worker:

Here at Trust we are dedicated to making a real difference in caring and supporting people in their everyday lives.

As a Senior Care and Support Worker you'll play a vital role in supporting older and vulnerable adults in their own homes. Working on an alternating 3-week rolling rota with another senior, you will form a good working relationship; you will not work on the same shift as the other senior but are expected to communicate well between you both.

Enthusiastic and a supportive team member, your duties would involve supporting and mentoring Support staff, managing rotas, identify training needs, supervision, and leading the writing of personal, care & support plans. There will also be some practical support with the tenant s daily life including homecare support, personal care and helping to promote a positive, active and healthy lifestyle. Your empathetic and respectful approach will make a real difference to our tenants' lives.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we will offer you: -

• Hourly Rate: £16.05 per hour
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Rota: Every 3-weeks
• Job Type: Permanent Contract
• On-Site Working: Our tenants are all based within one housing development, designed for later living and maximising independence.
• Living Wage Employer: We value our team members and offer competitive pay.
• Training and Development: Access to paid training, ongoing development, and SVQ qualifications.
• Supportive Environment: Join a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive culture.
• Career Progression: Real opportunities to grow within our committed team.
• Additional Benefits: Uniform, generous annual leave, pension contributions, paid SSSC membership and paid PVG Disclosure check.

Care & Support Skills and Experience:

• Ideally you have experience in the care sector and working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand and have an appreciation of their needs and know how to meet these.
• You will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and supervisory experience.
• An SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or a commitment to achieve this qualification is also required to comply with the registration/timescale requirements of the SSSC.
• You will possess basic IT skills.

Previous experience is preferred but not essential; we provide comprehensive training and support and fantastic opportunities to develop your experience or enhance your career in social care and assist with your ongoing continued personal development. What matters most is your passion, empathy, and dedication to helping our tenants live their lives to the fullest. It ll be rewarding looking after those who rely on the support and dedication you ll bring to this important role.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 14th July 2026

Join our outstanding and committed team, learn from experienced colleagues, and contribute to a supportive environment. Your role as a Senior Care & Support Worker will make a meaningful difference every day.

Please note this role is subject to satisfactory interview, references and a PVG check. You will be required to register with the SSSC, complete mandatory training within a timeframe and the commitment to studying for an SVQ in Care & Support if you do not already hold this qualification.

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

If you live in Glasgow or close by, are friendly, approachable, and committed to making a positive impact, then we want to hear from you!

No Agencies Please!

About Trust Housing:

Trust Housing Association is a not-for-profit registered social landlord, and one of Scotland s largest national housing, support and care providers for older people, offering a range of accommodation and support services. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.

Trust is a Fair Work First employer, a great place to work, and our Platinum Investors in People award recognises our commitment to our people and the values that we all share.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC(phone number removed)