Senior Residential Support Workers - Children's Home
Shepherdswell, Kent
£33,883 - £36,712 per annum
£60 per sleep
Some roles are just jobs. This isn’t one of them.
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll step into a position where your impact is seen every single day - creating stability, building trust and making progress.
This is about more than care. It’s about leadership, consistency, and helping young people move forward when they need it most.
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive salary of £33,883.20 - £36,712
- Additional earnings through sleep-ins (£60 per sleep)
- Bonuses, yearly holiday increments, plus additional holidays for birthday, volunteering etc.
- Clear progression into Deputy Manager and beyond
- Ongoing training towards higher qualifications
- A role where your decisions genuinely shape outcomes
- A positive team environment with real structure and leadership
- Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home
- Guide and support Residential Support Workers on shift
- Build strong, consistent relationships with young people
- Ensure care plans are followed and adapted where needed
- Maintain safeguarding standards and a safe home environment
- Oversee reports, planning, and shift coordination
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience within residential childcare
- Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People (or equivalent)
- Experience supporting care plans and safeguarding practices
- Ability to lead shifts and support junior staff
- Confidence handling challenging behaviours and complex needs
Working hours: Full-time, shift-based rota including sleep-ins
If you’re ready to take the next step as a Senior Residential Support Worker and play a key role in shaping both young lives and a strong team, apply now.
Note: The job title of ‘Senior’ relates simply to the level of experience and has no relevance to age. You are encouraged to apply for any opportunities that you feel to be suitable, irrespective of age or level of experience.
If you’re ready to grow your career as a Senior Residential Support Worker while making a real difference every day, click the 'Apply Now' button.
Applications end on 07.08.26
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