Senior Residential Support Worker
Senior Residential Support Worker
The role includes assisting the Home Manager and Deputy Manager with daily tasks such as; reporting & recording, monitoring, ensuring that staff follow individual care plans and ensuring the safeguarding of our children and young people.
Date:
Apr 10, 2026
Location:
Derbyshire
Role Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for two Senior Residential Support Worker to join our homes.
The role includes assisting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with daily tasks including a high standard of reporting & recording, monitoring, ensuring that staff follow individual care plans and ensuring the safeguarding of our children and young people. You will be required to help lead and develop the team and to set an example to others.
The role will also include supporting education, transporting our young people, taking part in activities, daily household tasks, attending meetings with staff and professionals, assisting with training and development of the staff team and reporting to the leadership management team.
The role is a 2 on 4 off shift pattern and also requires sleeping nights.
Requirements:
Essential: Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
Essential: Minimum 2 years Experience within residential child care sector
Essential: Knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations
Essential: Good Written & IT skills
Good organisational skills
Able to confidently lead and support a team
Good team player
Successful applicants will only be given a formal offer after receipt of a satisfactory DBS and references are received.