Senior Support Worker – Residential Children’s Home

Senior Support Worker – Residential Children’s Home

Location: Tottenham
Recruitment Managed by: Nurse Seekers
Reports To: Deputy Manager / Registered Manager

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week
• Sleep-ins as required
• Flexibility required for evenings, weekends, and public holidays

About the Role

Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a dedicated Residential Children’s Home for an experienced and compassionate Senior Support Worker.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people aged 8–18 years with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, child-centred care while also providing leadership, guidance, and support to the wider care team. You will help create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment that promotes stability, resilience, and positive outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Care & Leadership

• Deliver high-quality care in line with individual care plans, tailored to each child’s needs and preferences.
• Lead shifts effectively, ensuring safe staffing levels and smooth day-to-day operations.
• Promote and model therapeutic and trauma-informed practices.
• Support children’s emotional wellbeing, independence, and personal development.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to Support Workers.
• Assist with education support, life skills development, and recreational activities.
• Ensure all records, incident reports, and daily logs are completed accurately and to a high standard.
• Take a proactive approach to behaviour management and risk reduction.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and challenging situations, ensuring safety at all times.
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work closely with management, colleagues, and external professionals including social workers, therapists, schools, and healthcare providers.
• Lead handovers and contribute to team meetings to ensure continuity of care.
• Support the induction and development of new team members.
• Promote a positive and supportive team culture.
• Contribute to care planning, reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Experience working with children and young people in a residential setting
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills
• Ability to lead shifts and support team members
• Compassionate, resilient, and child-focused approach

Desirable

• Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Previous Senior Support Worker or leadership experience within residential childcare

Why Apply?

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated team committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people. If you are passionate about providing outstanding care and ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply to Jack today!