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We are recruiting for a Senior Youth Support Worker to work as part of our dedicated team to help young people to build on life skills to make the successful transition to independent living.

Using a person-centered approach, you will draw on your previous relevant experience in Supported Housing along with your patience and dedication to achieve positive outcomes for all our young people.

YMCA Robin Hood group provides temporary supported accommodation for young people who have found themselves homeless through no fault of their own. Working in partnership with the local authority, we provide short term, supported accommodation to enable the young person to move on to independent living.

You will passionately share in our belief that everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become.

As a Senior Youth Support Worker, your day to day role will include:

• Working in partnership with a Youth Support Worker to provide a seamless level of support to our young people.
• Keyworker to around 10-15 young people, who have had challenging starts in life and struggle to build positive relationships
• Work with the young person in a trauma informed way to co-produce support plans, risk assessments, Outcome Stars, crisis plans and safety plans.
• Creating a positive, nurturing and trusted environment for young people, always displaying unconditional positive support, whilst maintaining boundaries.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Working collaboratively with other agencies and professionals including social workers, personal advisors, housing providers, health professionals, drug and alcohol treatment workers, criminal justice practitioners to deliver wraparound support
• Encouraging young people to problem-solve and identify coping strategies when experiencing trauma, distress, self-harm, anger etc
• Proactively support young people to plan to move on to independent living. This includes advising on housing options, supporting with applications for housing to local authorities and exploring private sector accommodation options.
• Encouraging young people to develop life-skills such as cleaning, cooking, budgeting, engaging with health services etc.
• Encouraging young people to engage with education, training or employment.
• Helping young people to navigate the Benefits systems, supporting with applications.

Do you want to work in a children s home where you can have a lasting impact on a young person s life Apply today to join our team where your dedication, resilience, and care can transform young lives every day.

We re seeking Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide care to the young people we support, while also guiding and supporting the wider team.

The children and young people who live with us have often faced difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences. At times, this can be expressed through big emotions, heightened behaviours or distress that may feel overwhelming. These moments require patience, resilience, and a calm, confident presence, not only for the young people but also for the staff you will be supporting. As a Senior, you will play a key role in modelling therapeutic practice, ensuring consistency, and helping your colleagues feel confident in responding to these situations.

You will work directly with young people, building genuine relationships and using therapeutic approaches such as Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) and PACE to help them feel safe, valued, and supported to grow.

At Keyline Care, you re more than just a staff member, you ll be a role model, a trusted adult, and a vital part of a young person s journey towards independence, wellbeing, and their full potential.

Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Salary: £33,500 £36,500

Shift Pattern: The role operates on a 1-on, 2-off shift pattern. Two contracted sleep-ins per month are included within the standard salary. Any additional sleep-ins worked will be paid at a rate of £60 per sleep-in.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary.
• 40-hour Full-Time Contract.
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Full induction programme, including therapeutic training in PACE and DDP trauma-informed care.
• Funded qualifications including Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare with progression opportunities to higher levels.
• Monthly recognition awards, celebrating exceptional commitment, care and therapeutic practice.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering support for physical, emotional and mental health.
• High-quality training, regular reflective supervision, and opportunities for professional growth.
• A supportive, inclusive culture where diversity is respected, individuality is valued, and every staff member feels part of a team.

What We re Looking For:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in residential childcare, including shift leadership.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is required.
• DDP therapeutically trained or willing to complete the training within the probation period.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to respond effectively to concerns.

Requirements:

• Minimum age 22 (Ofsted requirement).
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Full manual UK driving license.
• Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting.
• A full Enhanced DBS Check will be required for the successful candidates.
• Please note we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to offer visa sponsorship.

What You ll Be Doing:

• Lead shifts, ensuring the smooth running of the home and adherence to all care plans, risk assessments, and routines.
• Ensure the home environment remains safe, structured, and nurturing.
• Coach, mentor, and role-model therapeutic practice for Residential Support Workers.
• Embed therapeutic approaches, including DDP and trauma-informed care, into everyday practice.
• Complete and review placement plans, 24-hour support plans, and other key records.
• Support incident debriefs and reflective practice discussions to strengthen team learning.
• Maintain positive working relationships with external professionals, families, and the wider community.

About Us

Keyline Care is a recognised and respected provider of supported living and adult services, known for delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs. With a strong track record in empowering adults to live safe, meaningful, and independent lives, we are now expanding into Ofsted-registered children s residential care.

This exciting new chapter reflects our commitment to supporting young people with high acuity needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, developmental trauma, and attachment difficulties. Our new children s homes are designed to offer intensive, trauma-informed therapeutic care, led by skilled teams and supported by clinical professionals.

What makes us unique is our seamless pathway from childhood through to adulthood. Our model offers young people the opportunity to receive focused therapeutic support in a stable home environment, and when ready to transition into our existing, well-established supported living and adult services. This approach promotes continuity, emotional security, and sustained progress through each stage of a young person s journey. With a strong infrastructure and years of experience delivering regulated services, we are well-equipped to provide safe, consistent, and high-impact care that helps young people heal, grow, and achieve long-term positive outcomes.

Job Title: Senior Support Worker (NO SLEEP INS)
Salary: 34,000 (holding Level 3 in Residential Childcare/ 31,304 (unqualified) (plus 65 per sleep in)
Location: Erith, Greater London

Our client already holds a huge presence in the children's residential care sector and is rapidly growing, specialising in children with complex support needs such as autism, challenging behaviour

Recently receiving 'Good' ratings from Ofsted, they are dedicated to going the extra mile and providing the best support in the industry, thus now aiming for 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted upon their next inspection.

Does this sound like something you would be proud to be a part of?

Good news! My client is looking for a Senior Support Worker to join the team - We would love to speak with you, there's no harm in a phone call!

• 34,000 (holding Level 3 in Residential Childcare/ 31,304 (unqualified) (plus 65 per sleep in)
• Located in Erith, Greater London
• Senior Support Worker will work with management for best interest of children and young people supported with challenging behaviours
• Senior Support Worker benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• Must have worked with children with emotional and behavioural needs for over 1 year (Essential)

Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Leyland
Salary: 14.50 - 15.50 per hour plus sleep-in allowance (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Shifts: Residential rota including sleep-ins

Lead, Inspire, and Make a Lasting Difference

Are you an experienced Residential Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people to overcome adversity and achieve positive outcomes?

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join a specialist children's home in Leyland, supporting young people aged 6 to 16 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). Many of the young people we support have experienced trauma, loss, and disrupted attachments, requiring consistent care, positive role models, and strong advocates to help them build brighter futures.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the home, leading by example, mentoring colleagues, and ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered. This is a rewarding opportunity to positively influence both young people's lives and the development of your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people with EBD and complex emotional needs.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting a safe, nurturing, and supportive home environment.
• Support the management team with the day-to-day running of the home and take responsibility for shifts as required.
• Lead and mentor Residential Support Workers, providing guidance, support, and coaching.
• Use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to build positive and meaningful relationships.
• Safely manage challenging behaviours and incidents using effective de-escalation techniques.
• Support young people to develop emotional resilience, independence, life skills, and positive coping strategies.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory requirements are consistently met.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, report writing, and review meetings.
• Promote positive routines, boundaries, and expectations within the home.
• Liaise professionally with families, social workers, education providers, and other external professionals.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has substantial experience working with children and young people in a residential childcare setting.
• Has experience supporting children with EBD, SEMH needs, trauma, attachment difficulties, or challenging behaviours.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and support others.
• Is confident in leading shifts and making decisions in challenging situations.
• Has excellent communication, organisational, and record-keeping skills.
• Understands trauma-informed, therapeutic, and child-centred approaches to care.
• Has a sound understanding of safeguarding practices and relevant childcare legislation.
• Holds a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Ideally holds, or is willing to work towards, a Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare Leadership and Management.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Is committed to providing outstanding care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Senior Support Worker Opportunity Female Client with Motor Neurones Disease (MND)

We are seeking experienced and compassionate carers to support a female client living in her own home. Assisting with all aspects of personal care and daily living. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone s daily life while providing high-quality, person-centred care.

All staff are required to start off being trained by doing double-up hours with a primary member of staff so you can familiarise yourself with the client and their care needs. There are then opportunities to progress up to longer 1:1 hours. Double-up hours are usually Mon-Sun (Apply online only), Mon-Fri (Apply online only) and Sat-Sun (Apply online only).

Location:Reading
Hours: 24/7 Day and Night Shifts Available
Salary: £14.50 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with all aspects of personal care and hygiene

• Supporting safe mobility, including using hoist

• Assistance with eating and drinking

• Providing companionship and emotional support

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience supporting clients who have physical disabilities and/or require complex healthcare

• A compassionate and respectful approach to care

• Driver advantagous - mobility car available

• Reliable, punctual, and professional

• Enhanced DBS check

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care and are looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Bacup, Lancashire
Contract: Permanent
Shift Pattern: 2 on / 4 off, including sleep-ins
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Sleep-In: £50 per sleep-in shift

Your Opportunity

We are recruiting for a small, supportive children s residential home in Bacup that provides high-quality, trauma-informed care to young people.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker who can provide exceptional care while taking greater responsibility for supporting the team and the day-to-day running of the home.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone already working within residential childcare who is ready to take the next step, or an established Senior Support Worker looking to join a close-knit and supportive organisation.

You ll lead by example, support colleagues on shift and help ensure young people receive consistent, safe and nurturing care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the effective day-to-day running of the home.
• Provide guidance and support to Residential Support Workers and less experienced team members.
• Provide a safe, nurturing and stable environment for young people.
• Support the physical, emotional, behavioural and developmental needs of the children in your care.
• Build positive relationships with young people and encourage independence and personal development.
• Support the implementation and review of individual care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies.
• Take an active role in safeguarding and ensure concerns are appropriately recorded and escalated.
• Support with daily routines, activities, appointments and contact arrangements.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and shift handovers.
• Ensure policies, procedures and regulatory requirements are followed consistently.
• Support the management team with the smooth running of the home and deputise where appropriate.
• Promote a positive, professional and supportive culture within the staff team.

About You

For this senior position, we are looking for someone who already has experience within children s residential care and understands the responsibilities that come with supporting vulnerable young people.

You ll need to be confident taking responsibility on shift, making appropriate decisions and supporting other members of the team.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience working within a children s residential care setting.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and the needs of young people in residential care.
• Experience following care plans, risk assessments and behavioural support strategies.
• Strong communication and written record-keeping skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make appropriate decisions in challenging situations.
• Confidence supporting and guiding other members of staff.
• Flexibility to work a 2 on / 4 off shift pattern, including sleep-in duties.

Experience leading shifts or working at Senior Support Worker level would be advantageous.

What s on Offer

• £14.50 per hour
• £50 per sleep-in shift
• Permanent contract with stable hours
• 2 on / 4 off shift pattern
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to develop further within residential childcare and progress within the organisation

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Lotus Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

Senior Residential Support Worker Children s Home
Full Time

We re recruiting for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a warm, experienced and locally led children s home team in Staffordshire. This is a place where relationships come first, where children are truly known, and where staff are supported to build meaningful, long-term change in young people s lives.

Pay Rates: £14.00 - £15.40 QCF level 3 qualified or working towards

£15.85 -£16.30 QCF level 5 qualified

About the organisation

This is a small, independent and locally run provider with strong roots in children s residential care. The leadership team has over 20 years experience in delivering high quality children s homes, supported by robust and capable Responsible Individuals who are actively involved in ensuring consistent standards across the service.

The focus here is simple: create stable, nurturing homes where children feel safe, valued and able to thrive.

The organisation is also growing, but deliberately and thoughtfully, with future expansion planned within the local area. A strong emphasis is placed on developing staff internally so that when deputy and management opportunities arise, they are filled by people who already understand the culture and values of the home.

The Role

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will be part of a close knit team supporting children and young people aged 7 to 17 who may have experienced trauma, neglect or instability in their early lives.

Your role is to provide consistency, warmth and structure in daily life, acting as a positive adult presence and helping young people develop trust, confidence and independence.

Day to day, you will be involved in:

• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Creating a safe, calm and nurturing home environment
• Supporting education, routines and positive behaviours
• Leading a team of Residential Support Workers, providing support guidance and mentorship
• Preparing meals, supporting daily routines, school runs and activities
• Encouraging social and recreational activities, including trips and holidays
• Working alongside managers and external professionals to deliver care plans
• Supporting emotional wellbeing through positive communication and interaction
• Promoting respect, boundaries and a sense of belonging within the home
• Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety and welfare standards are always met
• Attending team meetings, supervision and ongoing training

About you

We are looking for people who genuinely care about making a difference and who can bring patience, consistency and warmth into their work.

It s ESSENTIAL that you have experience within children s Residential care as a RSW or Senior RSW before.

You ll be:

• Compassionate, reliable and trustworthy
• Calm under pressure and able to build positive relationships
• Flexible and willing to work shift patterns, including weekends and evenings
• A strong team player who can also use initiative
• Someone who wants to grow and develop within residential childcare

It's also imperative that you are a driver, as the homes are in rural locations in Stone and Eccleshall.

What you will get in return

• A supportive, close knit working environment
• Genuine opportunities for progression and internal promotion
• Full training and ongoing professional development
• A leadership team that is visible, approachable and experienced
• The chance to be part of a growing organisation with strong values
• A role where your work has a real, lasting impact on children s lives

Why join?

This is not a large corporate provider. It is a values driven organisation where relationships matter, staff are supported, and children are at the centre of every decision. If you want to be part of a home where you can genuinely see the difference you make every day, this could be the right place for you.

What are you waiting for?

To be considered for the Senior Residential Support Worker role, please click apply to send your CV to Laura at Thendon Resourcing

We ll be in touch within 1- 2 days to discuss further.

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a well-established company providing specialist residential care for children and young people with complex needs.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will be providing direct care and taking a senior role in the day-to-day running of the home, while supporting the development of the wider care team.

This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £30,000 plus £60 per sleep-in and benefits. No sponsorship provided.

We are also seeking a Residential Support Worker with salary of £26,000 plus £60 per sleep-in.

You will be responsible for

• Providing day-to-day care and support to children with learning disabilities, maintaining their safety, dignity and wellbeing
• Taking a lead role in the daily operation of the home and supporting management decisions
• Planning and engaging children in activities, play, cooking and community-based activities
• Supervising and supporting members of the care team
• Assisting with shift planning and team development
• Supporting children with their educational and health needs
• Completing household, health and safety and general maintenance tasks
• Maintaining individual risk assessments and ensuring they are followed
• Acting as a key worker for allocated children

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Senior Residential Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Senior Residential Care Practitioner, Residential Care Practitioner, Residential Childcare Worker, Children s Support Worker, Care worker, Keyworker, Care Assistant or in a similar role.

What we are looking for

• Prior experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare / Children and Young People qualification
• A genuine commitment to supporting and nurturing children and young people
• A full UK manual driving licence

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• £60 payment for each sleep-in
• Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half
• Additional leave opportunities
• Birthday rewards, including additional time off
• Employee recognition and referral schemes
• Company pension
• Free or discounted food while on shift
• Funded DBS and Update Service
• On-site parking
• Flexible working opportunities, including part-time options
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Residential Support Worker to further their career while making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people with learning disabilities.

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Senior Care Assistant - Weymouth DT4 0TX

36hrs on DAYS

£14.35/hr - ALL BREAKS ARE PAID!

GOOD CQC report (In all 5 areas).

CareHome Rating - an incredible 9.8/10

PLEASE NOTE SPONSORSHIP FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES IS NOT AVAILABLE, ALSO NEITHER IS SWITCHING VISAS SORRY. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

This is a purpose-built, dementia-friendly residential/nursing care home. A 66 bed home, a flag ship home for a National Care provider which operates to incredibly high standards. You will be working in a great designed to support individuals with residential and dementia care needs.

You will be working in a residential and Residential Dementia setting. Roles available

Days Senior 36 hours per week - £14.25 per hour (NVQ 2 Qualified), 3 x 12hr 8am-8pm shift pattern, breaks paid, alternative weekends.

Key Responsibilities

To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.

To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual).

To supervise and support the care team, ensuring that the Care Home values of trust, respect and care are always maintained and that each team member treats residents in the way that they would expect to be treated themselves.

Person specification (Senior Care Assistant)

Two years minimum experience of working in an Elderly social care environment

Have a NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care, QCF or equivalent (essential).

Supervisory/leadership skills, and a willingness to develop new skills

Senior Residential Support Worker

Join Nurseplus as a Senior Residential Support Worker Make a Difference Every Day

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a temporary Senior Support Worker, You will work alongside the permanent residential team supporting a young person with extremely complex needs on a 5:1 package, starting from mid July. We have multiple roles available across days and nights.

This role requires experienced, resilient workers who can provide calm, consistent and professional support in a high-demand environment. Other experience required includes:

Mental health or CAMHS settings
Self-harm and suicide risk
Ligature risk management
Autism presentations, including high-functioning ASD
Learning disorders
Emotional crisis management
Anxiety disorders
Intervention and restraint

Previous PBS experience is absolutely essential here.

If you hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent, or you're working towards it, or have substantial experience supporting children and young people with highly complex needs, please apply to find out more.

We can give you flexible shifts: full-time, part-time, days, nights and weekends on very competitive rates. You'll also benefit from free industry-leading training, management of your schedule via our app and full support from our specialist team

If you have the experience, resilience and commitment to support young people with complex needs, apply today for an immediate conversation.