Senior Residential Children and Young People Worker – Join us at the start of something special
Changing Childhoods. Changing Lives.
We're working in partnership with London Borough of Bromley we're opening a brand-new children's home and we're looking for compassionate and skilled Senior Children and Young People Workers to help bring it to life.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of something special: a nurturing, trauma-informed home where children feel safe, respected, and empowered. Our practice is grounded in the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy), which underpins our relationships, routines, and responses.
If you're passionate about relational care and ready to help shape a home where children feel safe and valued, we'd love to hear from you.
What Young People Say About the Home
- “I really like it here.” – Young person, age 17
“Homely.” – Young person, age 17
“Spacious.” – Young person, age 17
These first impressions matter. As a Senior Residential Worker, you'll help turn this beautiful new house into a home, one where children feel they belong.
These voices guide our practice. You'll help ensure children's views shape the daily life and culture of the home.
What You'll Do
- Lead shifts and provide guidance to the residential team
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people
- Model and embed PACE principles in everyday practice
- Support the development of a reflective, trauma-informed team
- Contribute to care planning, safeguarding, and quality improvement
- Act as a key worker and advocate for children's needs and rights
- Step up in the absence of management to ensure continuity of care
What We're Looking For
- Experience in residential childcare (Level 3 Diploma minimum desirable)
- A relational, trauma-informed approach to care
- Strong safeguarding knowledge
- Emotional resilience
- Ability to lead shifts and support colleagues
- Commitment to listening to and empowering children
- To meet a genuine occupational requirement, candidates must be a minimum age of 22.
What We Offer
- Training in PACE and trauma-informed practice, enrolment onto Level 4 Diploma after probation period
- Opportunities for progression and leadership development
- Access to clinical supervision and wellbeing support
- A values-driven organisation focused on excellence
- A chance to make a lasting difference in children's lives
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Senior Residential Children & Young People's Worker (23907) employer: BARNARDOS
Barnardo's is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that prioritises flexibility and employee well-being. As a Strategic Finance Partner in Greater London, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's services while benefiting from professional growth and development within a supportive environment dedicated to improving the lives of young people.
