Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker with strong leadership capability and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading and mentoring Residential Support Workers
- Acting as a key worker for young people
- Supporting care planning, risk assessments, and placement planning
- Ensuring safeguarding standards are upheld at all times
- Supporting compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Health & Safety requirements
- Supporting inspections, Regulation 44 visits, and wider quality assurance activity
- Coordinating access to education, health, and therapeutic support
- Organising work patterns and supporting daily operational delivery
- Supporting recording systems, administration, and household standards
- Assisting with aspects of home budgeting and expenditure oversight, Our client is an established specialist children's residential care provider operating as part of a wider national children's services group.
Company type/size: Large specialist children's residential care provider
Why this home & company:
This is an opportunity to join a well-established provider offering structured leadership support, clear operational standards, and strong career progression within children's residential care.
Progression:
Clear internal progression opportunities
Training / qualifications:
- Comprehensive induction
- Mandatory training
- Ongoing professional development
- Leadership progression opportunities
Qualifications Required:
- Children's Workforce Diploma or equivalent relevant qualification within the children's sector
- Experience Required: 2-3 years' experience within children's residential care
- Experience Required: 2-3 years' experience in children's residential care
- Relevant Level 3 / Children's Workforce qualification or equivalent
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Excellent safeguarding knowledge
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Confidence working within a regulated children's residential environment
- Fixed rota pattern for improved work-life planning
- 236 hours annual leave including bank holidays
- Annual leave increases by 12 hours each year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)
- Pension scheme
- Structured induction and training
- Career progression opportunities
Ethos:
Respect, dignity, independence, and positive parenting.
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Residential Support Worker in Camden Town employer: SGS
At SGS Glasgow, the Global Centre of Excellence for Biosafety Testing, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where attention to detail is paramount. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover from day one, generous annual leave, and health initiatives, all aimed at promoting a healthy work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the life sciences sector while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth in a collaborative team setting.
