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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 are a growing, forward-thinking children s residential care organisation with homes across the Southwest, London, and a brand-new multi-home provision in Durham. Our mission is powerful and clear: to help children aged 7 17 rebuild trust, confidence, and hope.

We work with young people who have experienced loss, instability, or trauma. We don t define them by their past we support them to step into their potential. Using trauma-informed, PACE-based practice, we create warm, stable homes where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to grow. This is meaningful work. This is change you can see happen.

The Role:

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

Independent EBD Children s Home run by a Clinical Psychologist GOOD in all areas!

• Job Title: Senior Children s Residential Support Worker
• Home Type: 6 Bedded EBD home (4 YPs) therapeutic PACE approach
• Location: Wombourne, WV5
• Overall package: £34,086.60 - £37,543.80 p/a (based on 6-8 sleep-ins per month)
• Enhanced Overtime: +£2 per hour!
• Christmas bonus of up to £600 in your November payslip!
• Private Healthcare via AXA
• Contract: Full time, sleeps required
• Shift pattern: 7:30-23:00, 2 on 4 off, 10x15.5hr shifts per month

Who will you be working for?

Join an Good in all areas Ofsted rated, 6 Bedded SEMH Children s Home that has second-to-none outcomes for young people! This gorgeous home resides in the beautiful, rural, and affluent village of Wombourne, on a large 5.5-acre plot of land. Home to four young people aged 13-17, and an incredibly hard-working therapy-dog-in-training! The young people greatly enjoy taking walks around country National Trust parks, and days out at theme parks with their Merlin Passes.

The organisation is family-run and directed by an incredibly experienced Clinical Psychologist with expertise in working with young people that have experienced severe trauma, neglect, and neurodiversity. She is also the home s Responsible Individual and is present in the home on a daily basis. The children have personalised bedrooms and a fantastic garden space to enjoy. The leaders in the home are proactive in supporting the young people to make progress with their education and YPs also enjoy planning and cooking meals with staff! Children are always involved in decision making around their care and their interests and rarely require physical intervention due to the strength of the therapeutic training employed.

The Package & Benefits:

• Starting Pay: £15.75 p/h (Level 3/4) - £16.75 p/h (Level 5) with the potential for increase up to £17 p/h, plus £66.55 per sleep-in
• Estimated package: Earn £35,683.80 - £37,543.80 per annum, based on 8 sleep-ins per month (up to £38k as a high performer)
• Enhanced Overtime Rate: An additional +£2 per hour after 12 shifts worked
• Christmas Bonus: Receive up to £600 per year in your November payslip based on Ofsted performance
• Private Healthcare: via AXA - receive 10 sessions with a physiotherapist, chiropractor, osteopath or acupuncturist, 2x health consultations p.a - skipping the NHS waiting list, up to 80% off dental care and prescription glasses!
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 support with health, wellbeing, financial or legal issues, and more - including 8 sessions of counselling!
• Training & Qualifications: Opportunity to complete a fully funded & accredited Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification, therapeutic PACE training and more!
• Registration with Ayanay Psychological Accreditation: Training above and beyond the mandatory, professional body membership for advice and protection
• Progression Opportunities: Real opportunities for progression as the company expands with a second home later this year!
• Holiday: 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid annual leave, including bank holidays. Use 2 days and receive up to 10 days off in a row!

What Will The Role Entail?

As a Senior Children s Residential Support Worker, you will be the backbone of the staff team whilst on shift. You will pull from your experience working in children s homes to manage and lead your passionate team to ensure smooth operation of the home and second-to-none delivery of care for young people.

The Successful Senior Children s Residential Support Worker Candidate Will Excel At:

• Communicating effectively with young people, your colleagues, families, and external professionals. Shift-leading, problem-solving, and being calm under pressure is vital for a Senior.
• Key-working with young people, considering their thoughts, wishes, and feelings, promoting life skills and independence, encouraging them to engage in education, activities, and hobbies. Most importantly, readying them for adult life when they leave care.
• Developing and reviewing Ofsted required paperwork such as care plans, behaviour support plans, and risk assessments, to name a few.
• Following Ofsted s regulations related to Quality Standards and understanding safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Understanding the operations of the home regarding Health and Safety, medication administration, cleanliness and finances.

Requirements for the Senior Children s Residential Support Worker role:

• 2+ years experience working specifically within a children s home environment
• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
• Flexibility to carry out the shift pattern described at the top of the advert, including sleep-ins
• A genuine passion for supporting the well-being and healthy development of young people

If you are keen to discuss the Senior Children s Residential Support Worker vacancy further, have more questions, or this one isn t quite the right fit, please don t hesitate to reach out!

Any successful candidates will, as per Safer Recruitment guidelines, undergo an enhanced DBS check, references, and an employment history verification.

Join this gorgeous Good rated EBD Children s home (Farmhouse) as a Senior / Team Leader

• Job Title: Senior Children s Residential Support Worker
• Home Type: Good 2 Bedded EBD home therapeutic PACE approach
• Location: Tewkesbury, GL20
• Overall package: £36,739.20 - £38,419.20 p.a (based on 6-8 sleeps per month)
• Hours: Full time, 40 hours p/w (+ sleeps required)
• Shift pattern: 11am starts on long days! Mixture of long days, sleep-ins and early shifts.
• Private Healthcare
• 33 days Annual Leave & 5 days company sick pay

Who will you be working for?

This fantastic organisation is a growing provider of Residential Childcare with, at present, four children s homes in Tewkesbury and Kidderminster. They are a therapeutic PACE provider with a senior management team that boasts over 30 years of experience in the sector and has experience achieving Outstanding in all areas Ofsted results. They have been running since 2020 and have since received at least Good ratings across all homes that have been inspected.

This position is for their Good 2 Bedded EBD home in Tewkesbury that supports two children aged 6-17. The property itself is very spacious and holds a rich history with beautiful gardens and a stable on the grounds! They place a keen focus on the matching process for their young people, and as a result foster great dynamics within their homes. Their homes are all large and rural with en-suites, dedicated staff bedrooms (no more pull-out sofa in the office!), and offer an incredible £70 per sleep-in.

The Package & Benefits:

• Basic pay: Up to £15.24 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus £70 per sleep-in
• Estimated package: Earn up to £38,419.20 per annum, based on 8 sleep-ins per month
• Private Healthcare: via AXA access 24/7 GP appointments, bypass the NHS waiting lists with quick specialist referrals, mental health support, physiotherapy and more!
• Rotas: 11am start times on long-day-sleep-ins and only work 2 weekends per month! Depending on if you like sleep-ins, there is an opportunity to complete a sleep-in on every shift within their 2 Bed home, or less within their 3 Bedded home, also in Tewkesbury.
• Holiday: Receive an incredible 33 days of paid annual leave per annum
• Paid Sick Leave: Access 5 days of paid sick leave per annum
• Training & Qualifications: Opportunity to complete a fully funded & accredited Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification, therapeutic PACE training with a clinical psychologist, and more!
• Progression Opportunities: Real pathway for progression their current Operations Manager progressed after achieving an Outstanding rating as a Registered Manager within the company and a number of their current Senior RSWs have been promoted internally.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access Health Assured s 24/7 support with health, wellbeing, financial or legal issues, and includes access to many types of therapy including CBT, DBT, ACT, CFT, and EMDR.

What Will The Role Entail?

As a Senior Children s Residential Support Worker, you will be the backbone of the staff team whilst on shift. You will pull from your experience working in children s homes to manage and lead your passionate team to ensure smooth operation of the home and second-to-none delivery of care for young people.

The Successful Senior Children s Residential Support Worker Candidate Will Excel At:

• Communicating effectively with young people, your colleagues, families, and external professionals. Shift-leading, problem-solving, and being calm under pressure is vital for a Senior.
• Key-working with young people, considering their thoughts, wishes, and feelings, promoting life skills and independence, encouraging them to engage in education, activities, and hobbies. Most importantly, readying them for adult life when they leave care.
• Developing and reviewing Ofsted required paperwork such as care plans, behaviour support plans, and risk assessments, to name a few.
• Following Ofsted s regulations related to Quality Standards and understanding safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Understanding the operations of the home regarding Health and Safety, medication administration, cleanliness and finances.

Requirements for the Senior Children s Residential Support Worker role:

• 2+ years experience working specifically within a children s home environment
• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
• Flexibility to carry out the shift pattern described at the top of the advert, including sleep-ins
• A genuine passion for supporting the well-being and healthy development of young people

If you are keen to discuss the Senior Children s Residential Support Worker vacancy further, have more questions, or this one isn t quite the right fit, please don t hesitate to reach out!

Any successful candidates will, as per Safer Recruitment guidelines, undergo an enhanced DBS check, references, and an employment history verification.

Are you an experienced Residential Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career?

We are looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a residential children's home supporting young people who may have experienced complex trauma, emotional difficulties and challenging behaviours.

The Role

• Provide high-quality, trauma-informed care and support to children and young people.
• Take a lead role on shift, ensuring young people receive consistent and appropriate support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships while providing structure, boundaries and emotional support.
• Support young people with complex trauma, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive development through daily activities and life skills.
• Support and guide other staff members, leading by example and maintaining high standards of care.
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and records are followed and maintained.
• Assist the management team with the smooth day-to-day running of the home.

About You

• Previous experience within a residential children's setting is desirable
• Experience supporting young people with complex trauma and challenging or complex behaviours is highly desirable.
• Confident taking responsibility for a shift and supporting other members of the team.
• Calm, resilient and able to provide consistent support in challenging situations.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People/Residential Care is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

Shift Pattern

This is a shift-based role and will include evenings, weekends and approximately 1 sleep-in per week.

Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's Learning Disabilities

Burton-on-Trent
£15.63 per hour + £60 sleep-ins
? Full-Time 2 Days On / 4 Days Off
Overtime paid at time and a half

Kindsight Recruitment is recruiting for an established children's residential care provider in Burton-on-Trent, looking to appoint an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a specialist home sup click apply for full job details

Senior Residential Support Worker Children's Residential Home

Location: Broughton, Milton Keynes (MK10)
Salary: £15.00 per hour + 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.

Please note: To be considered for this role, you should hold a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and have at least 2 years' experience working within a children's residential care setting.

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 equivalent).
• At least 2 years' experience working within a children's residential care 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?

• £15.00 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.

If you hold a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and have at least 2 years' experience working within a children's residential care setting, please apply today for a confidential discussion and discover how you can make a real difference every day.

About the Role

Affinity Staff Limited is seeking experienced Senior Residential Support Workers to take on shift leadership agency roles within Ofsted-registered residential homes for young people across Solihull and the wider West Midlands.

As a Senior Support Worker on shift, you will lead floor routines, mentor junior staff, oversee care plan implementation, and ensure regulatory compliance during your assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts effectively, delegating duties and ensuring handovers and routines run smoothly.
• Provide direct therapeutic care and emotional guidance to young people with complex behavioral and emotional needs.
• Handle crisis interventions and manage challenging incidents using accredited de-escalation techniques.
• Support floor staff with guidance, debriefs, and quality assurance on shift documentation.
• Liaise with social workers, educational staff, guardians, and multidisciplinary external agencies.
• Oversee medication administration and ensure full alignment with Ofsted guidelines and home policies.

About You

• Essential: Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification).
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in an Ofsted-registered children s residential home, including senior or shift-lead responsibilities.
• Proven leadership abilities with strong conflict resolution and crisis management skills.
• Valid Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or prepared to undergo a new check).

What s on Offer

• Premium Agency Rates: High hourly rates paid weekly with enhanced weekend/night pay and sleep-in bonuses.
• Block Bookings Available: Opportunity for consistent, pre-booked shift patterns across key client homes.
• Professional Support: Ongoing support from dedicated social care recruitment specialists.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now if you are an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker looking for high-paying with flexible agency work or contact the Affinity Staff recruitment team to get registered immediately.

About the role

We're recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker for a small, well-established children's residential home in Cumbria. The home supports young people aged 8 to 17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), providing a safe, nurturing and structured environment where they can thrive.

As Senior Support Worker, you'll lead shifts, support and guide the care team, and act as a positive role model for the young people in your care. You'll work closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver high-quality, child-centred care in line with Ofsted standards.

Key responsibilities

• Leading shifts and delegating tasks to support workers
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Supporting young people with education, health, independence and wellbeing
• Using de-escalation and therapeutic approaches to manage behaviour
• Completing accurate records, daily logs and incident reports
• Contributing to care plans, risk assessments and key working
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff
• Liaising with social workers, schools, families and other professionals

About you

• At least 1 year's experience in a children's residential setting, ideally EBD
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards it)
• Confident leading a shift and supporting a team
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations
• Resilient, patient and committed to making a difference
• Full UK driving licence preferred
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain one)

What's on offer

• Salary of 30,000 per annum plus sleep-in payments
• Paid training and a clear route to Team Leader and Deputy Manager
• Supportive management team and regular supervision
• Pension scheme and generous annual leave

To apply, send your CV today and a member of our Social Care team will be in touch.

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker / Deputy Manager

Salary: £26,832-£32,656 per year, plus a £7,200 annual sleep-in allowance

MD2 Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a client for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker / Deputy Manager. This role would suit someone with experience in a children's residential home who enjoys supporting young people and is ready to take on more lea click apply for full job details

Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Care

Location: St Helens, Southport & Wirral (Multi-Site)
Salary: 13.49 - 15.02 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Looking to start or develop your career in residential childcare?

We're recruiting Residential Support Workers to join an established children's care provider, supporting children and young people across residential homes in St Helens, Southport and the Wirral.

This position involves working across different locations, so you'll need to be able to travel reliably to all three areas.

You don't need to already hold a Level 3 qualification. If you have the right attitude, patience and commitment to working with young people, full training and support towards the relevant qualification will be provided.

Salary and Benefits

• 13.49 per hour - Without Level 3
• 15.02 per hour - With a relevant Level 3 qualification
• 40-hour working week
• Training and professional development
• Support towards gaining your Level 3 qualification
• Private healthcare following successful probation
• Opportunities to develop your career within residential childcare

What You'll Be Doing

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll play an important part in creating a safe, supportive and positive environment for children and young people.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Supporting daily routines, education and recreational activities
• Helping young people develop independence and practical life skills
• Providing emotional support and encouragement
• Supporting individual care plans and safeguarding procedures
• Managing challenging situations calmly and professionally
• Completing daily records and reports
• Working alongside colleagues to provide consistent care

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from people who are caring, reliable and genuinely want to make a difference.

You'll need:

• A genuine interest in supporting children and young people
• Good communication skills and a patient approach
• The ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• A willingness to learn and complete relevant training
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins
• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive
• Willingness and ability to travel between homes in St Helens, Southport and the Wirral.

Previous experience in residential childcare, support work, youth work, mental health or similar environments would be an advantage, but direct residential childcare experience is not essential.

Interested in Applying?

Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or looking to build a career in children's residential care, we'd be happy to hear from you.

Apply with your CV and we'll contact you to discuss the role and working arrangements in more detail.

1Four1 Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.