Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker ST20 – Full Time –

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

We’re looking for a dedicated and resilient childcare professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. You will bring experience, leadership qualities and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Essential Requirements

• 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

Build a Career That Makes a Difference

This is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to play a vital role in helping children and young people overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve their potential while developing your own career within a respected national organisation.