Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Up to £15.50 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Sleep-In Rate: £50 per sleep-in shift

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join our Children's Residential Home near Mansfield.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and ready to take on additional responsibilities, including supporting the leadership team, mentoring staff, and helping to maintain the highest standards of care for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example and provide high-quality care and support to children and young people.
• Act as a key worker and advocate for young people within the home.
• Support the day-to-day running of the home and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Assist with staff supervision, mentoring, and induction of new team members.
• Contribute to care planning, reviews, and risk assessments.
• Promote positive behaviour and support young people to achieve their goals.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation is completed to a high standard.
• Liaise effectively with families, social workers, education providers, and other professionals.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Previous experience working within children's residential care.
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate and support colleagues while delivering exceptional care.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £15.50 per hour.
• £50 per sleep-in shift.
• Funded NVQ qualifications and accredited training programmes.
• Support for further professional development and specialist courses.
• Clear progression opportunities into management roles.
• A supportive environment that values staff wellbeing, growth, and development.

Working Pattern

We currently operate a rolling shift pattern. Future shift arrangements may be reviewed and can be discussed with successful candidates during the interview process.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced childcare professional looking for your next challenge and want to play a key role in helping children and young people thrive, we would love to hear from you.