Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker

Senior Residential Support Worker (SRSW)

Location: Lancing
Salary: £31,500 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week across a 7-day rota
Sleep-ins: Required, paid at £50 per night

Job Summary

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a residential home for vulnerable young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the home and ensuring high-quality, consistent care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered and Deputy Managers in delivering a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
• Provide primary care including support with food, health, hygiene, and daily routines.
• Act as a positive role model and form meaningful relationships with young people.
• Contribute to care planning, attend meetings, and maintain accurate records.
• Lead and support staff in daily routines, shift planning, and activity coordination.
• Act as keyworker for young people, monitoring progress and supporting individual needs.
• Uphold safeguarding, regulatory, and health & safety standards at all times.
• Supervise and support junior staff and contribute to their development.
• Engage in and complete mandatory training, on-call duties, and other responsibilities as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience (Essential)

• At least 2 years of experience working with children/young people
• Experience in residential childcare.
• Experience working with children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Knowledge of child development and relevant legislation (Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards).

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with young people and staff.
• Confident in managing challenging behaviour using approved strategies (e.g., de-escalation techniques).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to write reports, logs, and maintain daily records accurately.
• Comfortable using IT and Microsoft Office software.
• Emotionally resilient, calm under pressure, and consistent in approach.
• Confident in managing household tasks and engaging in activities with young people.
• Willingness to undertake sleep-ins, training, and on-call responsibilities.
• Full UK driving licence

Personal Attributes

• Genuine interest in supporting children with complex needs.
• Committed to anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.
• Emotionally mature with good professional boundaries.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Committed to continuous learning and development.

If you’re a dedicated care professional ready for your next step in a supportive and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact Jack at Nurse Seekers on 01926 676369 or email jack@nurseseekers.co.uk