Senior Residential Support Worker

📍 Location: Whitchurch

💷 Salary & Package

Annual Salary: £38,500 per annum (including approximately 10 sleep-ins per month)

Hourly Rate: £16.00 per hour
Sleep-ins: Approximately 10 per month at £65 per sleep
Working Pattern: 2 on / 4 off (condensed shifts)
Employment Type: Permanent

🏡 Service

Service: Children's Residential Home
Service Users: Children & Young People aged 11–17 years

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Experience Required: Previous experience working within an Ofsted Registered Children's Home supporting children and young people.

The Home

This is a brand-new children's home preparing to welcome its first young person. Joining at this stage offers the opportunity to help shape the culture, routines, and standards of the service from day one while working within a provider committed to delivering high-quality residential care.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking either:

• An experienced Senior Residential Support Worker looking for a fresh challenge, or
• A strong Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step into a Team Leader role.

You will be confident leading shifts, supporting colleagues, maintaining safeguarding standards, and helping establish an outstanding home from the very beginning.

Who you will be working for

Our client is an independent children's residential provider supporting young people aged 11–17, with a strong focus on helping children develop their social, emotional, independence and functional skills while building resilience and preparing for adulthood.

Why join this home?

• Join a brand-new service before the first child moves in.
• Opportunity to influence the home's culture and standards.
• Be part of a supportive leadership team.
• Excellent progression opportunities as the organisation continues to grow.
• Competitive salary and sleep-in payments.

Progression

Clear progression opportunities into Deputy Manager and Registered Manager positions.

Training & Development

Comprehensive induction together with ongoing training and professional development.

Ethos

Focused on empowering young people to develop resilience, independence and the life skills needed to achieve positive outcomes.

Culture

Supportive, ambitious and child-centred, with a commitment to high standards, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is not available.

❗ Please do not apply if:

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have access to a car.
• You only hold a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (this is not considered equivalent).
• Your experience is limited to Healthcare, NHS, CQC, Supported Living or Nursery settings.
• You require sponsorship or are currently on a visa requiring sponsorship.

Individuals with only CQC experience and / or who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered.

📩 How to apply

If you're passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to help establish a brand-new home, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

📧 job@sgscare.co.uk