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Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Stoke-on-Trent (ST3)
£14.00 - £16.30 per hour DOE
Excellent Benefits Career Progression Ofsted GOOD Home

Looking for Your Next Step in Children's Residential Care? Are you an experienced Children's Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step into a senior role?

Join a nationally recognised Children's Residential Care provider that is committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where young people can thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established home rated GOOD by Ofsted, where you'll play a key role in supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes while developing your leadership skills.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive organisation that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay of £14.00 - £16.30 per hour
Join an established Ofsted GOOD-rated home
Clear progression opportunities into Deputy Manager and Management roles
Fully funded training and recognised qualifications
Supportive and experienced leadership team
National organisation with long-term career opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension scheme
Wellbeing support programme
Refer-a-Friend incentive scheme
Long Service Awards
Ongoing professional development and leadership training

The Role As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, you will be a key member of the leadership team, supporting the Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the home and providing guidance and mentorship to Residential Support Workers.

You'll help create a safe, stable and nurturing environment where children and young people feel supported, valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting and supervising Residential Support Workers
• Acting as a role model and mentor to the wider team
• Deputising for the Deputy Manager when required
• Promoting the safety, wellbeing and development of children and young people
• Supporting the implementation of care plans and behaviour support strategies
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Encouraging independence, resilience and life skills development
• Responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns and incidents
• Maintaining high-quality records, reports and documentation
• Supporting rota planning and team performance
• Working collaboratively with social workers, education providers and healthcare professionals
• Supporting compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Home Standards

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People's Workforce, Health & Social Care, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' experience within Children's Residential Care
• Previous experience supporting, mentoring or supervising staff
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours using positive and therapeutic approaches
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Compassionate, resilient and child-focused approach

Job Description:

Senior Residential Support Practitioner Children's Services

£14.50 - £15.00 per hour (DOE) + £50 per sleep-in

About Us:

360 Children's Residential Services delivers trauma-informed care for children and young people and is proud to be recognised as a Sunday Times Best Small Company to Work For 2026.

We're excited to be opening Willowhaven, our brand-new children's home in Middleton St George, a peaceful village location close to Darlington. Willowhaven will provide a safe, nurturing environment for up to two young people aged 4 17, enabling highly personalised care and support tailored to each child's individual needs. In this small, family-style home, young people will have the opportunity to build confidence, develop independence, and create positive futures.

Be part of something new from the very beginning. We're recruiting now for our anticipated September 2026 opening, giving you the opportunity to help shape the culture, team, and future success of Willowhaven.

The Role:

We're looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Practitioner to help shape and grow our new home.

You'll lead shifts, support and develop colleagues, and deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care that helps young people thrive. Working alongside the management team, you'll be a positive role model, contribute to team development, and support the supervision and progression of Residential Support Practitioners where delegated.

This role includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins as part of a flexible shift pattern.

What We Offer:

• £50 sleep-in payment
• Enhanced rates for overtime, bank holidays, and festival periods
• Free on-site parking
• Blue Light Card
• Wellness Allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Birthday off every year
• Referral bonus scheme
• Additional annual leave with service
• Supportive leadership team
• Career progression opportunities

What We're Looking For:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children and young people in a residential setting
• Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma (or equivalent)
• Experience leading shifts or supporting colleagues within a residential care environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Safeguarding:

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, full employment history and references.

In our safe havens, young people embrace their tomorrow with confidence.

Work Location: In person

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Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Staffordshire (ST18)
£14.00 - £16.30 per hour DOE
Excellent Benefits Career Progression Ofsted GOOD Home

Looking for Your Next Step in Children's Residential Care? Are you an experienced Children's Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step into a senior role?

Join a nationally recognised Children's Residential Care provider that is committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where young people can thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established home rated GOOD by Ofsted, where you'll play a key role in supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes while developing your leadership skills.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive organisation that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay of £14.00 - £16.30 per hour
Join an established Ofsted GOOD-rated home
Clear progression opportunities into Deputy Manager and Management roles
Fully funded training and recognised qualifications
Supportive and experienced leadership team
National organisation with long-term career opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension scheme
Wellbeing support programme
Refer-a-Friend incentive scheme
Long Service Awards
Ongoing professional development and leadership training

The Role As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, you will be a key member of the leadership team, supporting the Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the home and providing guidance and mentorship to Residential Support Workers.

You'll help create a safe, stable and nurturing environment where children and young people feel supported, valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting and supervising Residential Support Workers
• Acting as a role model and mentor to the wider team
• Deputising for the Deputy Manager when required
• Promoting the safety, wellbeing and development of children and young people
• Supporting the implementation of care plans and behaviour support strategies
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Encouraging independence, resilience and life skills development
• Responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns and incidents
• Maintaining high-quality records, reports and documentation
• Supporting rota planning and team performance
• Working collaboratively with social workers, education providers and healthcare professionals
• Supporting compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Home Standards

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People's Workforce, Health & Social Care, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' experience within Children's Residential Care
• Previous experience supporting, mentoring or supervising staff
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours using positive and therapeutic approaches
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Compassionate, resilient and child-focused approach

Senior Residential Support Worker Team Leader

EBD Solo Children's Home

Salary

• 17.07 - 17.50 per hour
• 60 per sleep-in

Hours

• 40 hours per week
• 240 hours annual leave

Shift Pattern

• 07:30 - 14:30
• 14:00 - 22:00
• 07:30 - 22:00 (Long Day)
• Average of 1 weekend off in every 3

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader to join our EBD Solo Children's Home.

Working alongside the management team, you will lead shifts, support and mentor colleagues, maintain high standards of care and compliance, and ensure children receive safe, therapeutic and consistent support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and provide day-to-day operational leadership.
• Support, mentor and develop Residential Support Workers.
• Promote therapeutic, child-centred care.
• Ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Complete and review care plans, risk assessments and reports.
• Liaise with professionals, families and local authorities.
• Deputise for management when required.

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Essential).
• Minimum 3 years' experience within Children's Residential Care.
• At least 1 year's experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader.
• Good knowledge of Ofsted Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding legislation.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

Senior Residential Support Worker Children's Residential Home

Location: Broughton in Milton Keynes. MK10
Salary: £15 PH + 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.

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 willingness to achieve within required timescales).
• At least 2 years' experience working within a children's residential 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 communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• A compassionate, resilient and child-focused approach.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare or Leadership & Management.
• Experience working within an Ofsted-regulated children's home.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic care.
• Experience mentoring or supporting colleagues.

What's on Offer?

• £15 Per Hour
• Excellent training and ongoing professional development.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Supportive management team and positive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.
• A rewarding career within a growing organisation committed to delivering outstanding care.

Safeguarding

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all safer recruitment checks in line with current legislation.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting children to achieve positive outcomes and are ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion and discover how you can make a real difference every day.

About the Role

We are recruiting for a therapeutic children's residential home in Edgware seeking an experienced and passionate Residential Therapeutic Practitioner to join their therapeutic SEMH provision. You will provide direct emotional and therapeutic support to vulnerable young people who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences, working as part of a dedicated team to create a secure, nurturing and inclusive home environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapeutic and relational support to young people, addressing their developmental and emotional needs

• Contribute to the development and implementation of care plans, promoting positive outcomes and progress toward educational and personal goals

• Maintain high-quality records, daily notes, incident reports and risk assessments

• Champion safeguarding and manage challenging behaviours effectively and therapeutically

• Support young people with daily living skills, education, health appointments and community access

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, the clinical team, social workers and other professionals

• Act as a positive role model and contribute to a stable, consistent home environment

Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Full UK driving licence (clean) this is mandatory

• Minimum 2 years' experience in children's residential homes

• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (NVQ/QCF or equivalent) required

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs and/or complex trauma

• Ability and willingness to work the 2-on / 4-off pattern including sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays

• Right to work in the UK

• Ability to reliably commute to / relocate for Edgware

Desirable

• Key worker experience

• Therapeutic, trauma-informed or behaviour-support training

• Previous experience in a therapeutic children's home

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with additional sleep-in payments

• Company pension

• On-site parking

• Professional development and career progression opportunities

• Supportive team environment focused on making a lasting difference for young people

Important Information for Applicants

• Full UK driving licence is non-negotiable. Please do not apply if you do not hold one.

• Candidates must be able to work the stated shift pattern including sleep-ins.

• Please ensure your CV clearly shows children's residential experience, relevant qualifications and driving licence status.

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Stoke-on-Trent (ST10)
£14.00 - £16.30 per hour DOE
Excellent Benefits Career Progression Ofsted GOOD Home

Looking for Your Next Step in Children's Residential Care? Are you an experienced Children's Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step into a senior role?

Join a nationally recognised Children's Residential Care provider that is committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where young people can thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established home rated GOOD by Ofsted, where you'll play a key role in supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes while developing your leadership skills.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive organisation that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay of £14.00 - £16.30 per hour
Join an established Ofsted GOOD-rated home
Clear progression opportunities into Deputy Manager and Management roles
Fully funded training and recognised qualifications
Supportive and experienced leadership team
National organisation with long-term career opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension scheme
Wellbeing support programme
Refer-a-Friend incentive scheme
Long Service Awards
Ongoing professional development and leadership training

The Role As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, you will be a key member of the leadership team, supporting the Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the home and providing guidance and mentorship to Residential Support Workers.

You'll help create a safe, stable and nurturing environment where children and young people feel supported, valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting and supervising Residential Support Workers
• Acting as a role model and mentor to the wider team
• Deputising for the Deputy Manager when required
• Promoting the safety, wellbeing and development of children and young people
• Supporting the implementation of care plans and behaviour support strategies
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Encouraging independence, resilience and life skills development
• Responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns and incidents
• Maintaining high-quality records, reports and documentation
• Supporting rota planning and team performance
• Working collaboratively with social workers, education providers and healthcare professionals
• Supporting compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Home Standards

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People's Workforce, Health & Social Care, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' experience within Children's Residential Care
• Previous experience supporting, mentoring or supervising staff
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours using positive and therapeutic approaches
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Compassionate, resilient and child-focused approach

Children's Social Worker

Family Help - Safeguarding Team

Locum

Ongoing Assignment

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Hampshire County Council are recruiting Children's Social Workers in their Family Help Safeguarding Teams in Andover, Basingstoke, Fareham & Gosport, Alton, Farnborough, Winchester, Totton & Havant Hampshire

Responsibilities:
Social workers

• To have a mixed caseload of families spanning early help and children in need
• To co- work families alongside our Family Practitioner
• To work within a smaller defined location/ geographical are
• To build links with partners/ organisations within local communities
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and understanding of child protection issues and substitute care
• Assessments of risks protection & social care needs of individuals, carers, families
• Undertake joint assessments to ensure all risks considered
• Take appropriate action in conjunction with other agencies & within legal & statutory framework, to protect vulnerable people
• Monitor, review and re asses care packages/services against identified risks

Social work roles available across Hampshire in the following districts:

• Basingstoke
• Andover
• Fareham & Gosport
• Alton
• Havant
• Winchester
• Farnborough
• Totton

Benefits

• A 9 day working fortnight
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum
• A personal assistant, who will provide crucial back office support to free up your time to focus on professional practice.
• A hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly.
• 5 personal development days per annum.
• Access to permanent vacancies as they are released.
• Flexible working options to fit around today's lifestyle
• 42 per hour umbrella rate

About Us

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

About the Role

Suffolk County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Forest Heath Social Care Team based in Bury St Edmunds.

This is a fast-paced frontline role working across a range of statutory social work functions, including Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children, Child Assessments, and Support & Prevention. The successful candidate will be confident managing complex cases and delivering timely interventions to safeguard and improve outcomes for children and families.

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Rate: Up to 42.50 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: Full-time
Working Pattern: Hybrid working (3 days per week office-based)
Flexible Working: Condensed hours over 4 days considered

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments under Section 17 and Section 47 of the Children Act 1989.
• Manage and progress Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Complete high-quality assessments, reports, and statutory documentation within required timescales.
• Work effectively with children, young people, and families to identify needs and develop appropriate support plans.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure coordinated and effective service delivery.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to positive outcomes through effective case management.
• Participate in team duties and support the wider service as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualified Social Worker status and current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within Children's Social Care, particularly in assessment and frontline safeguarding teams.
• Proven experience undertaking Section 17 and Section 47 assessments.
• Strong knowledge of Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children procedures.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working model with a requirement to attend the office three days per week.
• Flexibility for condensed working hours across four days will be considered.
• Current average caseload is approximately 30 cases.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and families across Suffolk while working within a supportive and collaborative team environment.