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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Residential Support Worker  to join a well-established children's residential care provider, delivering high-quality support to children and young people.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker , you will provide high-quality care and support within a residential setting, acting as a mentor for junior staff and supporting children’s emotional and developmental needs.

This role offers a minimum salary of £35,000and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for children and young people.
• Leading shifts and supporting junior staff to follow best practice and organisational policies.
• Assisting children with daily routines, including personal care, nutrition, and health appointments.
• Administering medication in line with organisational policies.
• Supporting children’s participation in leisure, educational, and community activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning and case files.
• Participating in training, supervision, and continuous professional development.
• Acting as a role model and mentor, promoting a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Undertaking flexible working patterns, including sleep-in duties and 24-hour rota shifts.

You will be responsible for:

• Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Therapeutic Care Practitioner, Support Practitioner, Children’s Care Worker, Children’s Care Assistant or in a similar role.
• Have 2 years of experience in residential Children’s home or in a similar setting.

• Experience supporting children or young people in residential care or similar settings
• Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and relevant legislation.
• Full UK/EU driving licence and enhanced DBS clearance.

Apply now for this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while developing your career within a respected residential service.

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Team Leader – Children's Residential Care - 3x bed

Houghton on the Hill LE7

£15.00 per hour | £55 per sleep-in

1 on, 2 off Shift Pattern

Please Note: We can not offer sponsorship for this role.

We're working with a values-driven children's residential care provider in Houghton on the Hill that believes exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

This is more than just a Team Leader role. It's an opportunity to help shape the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma, adversity and significant challenges, while being part of a provider that genuinely values and invests in its team.

If you're looking for an organisation where your voice is heard, your contribution is recognised and you can make a real difference every single day, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Team Leader, you'll work alongside the Registered Manager to provide outstanding care and leadership within a specialist EBD children's home. You'll lead by example, supporting and developing the staff team while ensuring the children receive the highest standard of care in a safe, nurturing and structured environment.

You'll be passionate about helping young people achieve positive outcomes and confident in supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and provide day-to-day guidance and support to the staff team.
• Create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support children to achieve positive outcomes in education, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are implemented effectively.
• Complete and oversee high-quality records and reports.
• Work in partnership with families and external professionals.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure all regulatory requirements are met.
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about children's residential care and enjoys developing others while leading from the front.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience working within a children's residential EBD setting.
• Previous experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or be willing to work towards it.
• A good understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Resilience, empathy and a genuine passion for improving the lives of young people
• A drivers license and vehicle is highly desirable

Salary & Benefits

• £15.00 per hour
• £55 per sleep-in
• 1 on, 2 off shift pattern, providing an excellent work-life balance.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive, approachable management team.
• The opportunity to work for a provider that truly cares about both its young people and its staff.

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you're an experienced children's residential professional looking to take the next step in your career with a provider that genuinely puts people first, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch with mary for a confidential conversation to find out more.

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker to join a well-established childrens residential care provider, delivering high-quality support to children and young people.

As a Support Worker, you will be supporting children and young people in a residential setting to promote safety, independence, emotional wellbeing, and positive daily living skills.

This role offers minimum salary of £29,000and benefits.

• Supporting children and young people with day-to-day routines and personal development
• Involve children in their care, respecting their choices, needs and wishes
• Understand each child's background, reflect on practice, and maintain positive professional relationships
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Build professional, person-centred relationships as Key Worker
• Support daily living needs, including: hygiene, appearance and personal care;
• Healthy nutrition choices
• Medication administration per policy
• Attending appointments
• Reporting health, safety or welfare concerns
• Encouraging activities, leisure, trips and holidays
• Following behaviour support and risk assessments
• Accurate record keeping and reporting

• Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children's Support Worker, Therapeutic Care Practitioner, Support Practitioner, Children's Care Worker, Children's Care Assistant, Care Assistant, Childcare Worker or in a similar role.
• Experience working with children and young people in a care, residential or support environment
• Relevant health and social care qualification or willingness to work towards one
• Understanding of children's development, trauma and the impact of adverse experiences is beneficial
• Awareness of safeguarding practices and commitment to child protection

£16.50 per hour, plus excellent overtime rate

40 hours per week

Loughborough

Temporary full time

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.

At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people. We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education in the UK.

Horizon Care and Education have an opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our team to ensure exceptional care and a nurturing environment for our young people in our children's home.

As a Deputy Manager , you will support young people in the many different aspects of daily life within our homes including:

• Work alongside the Home Manager in all aspects of running the home, including compliance, safeguarding, and quality assurance, ensuring that the home aligns with our values and standards and financial planning.
• Lead and inspire a team, providing supervision, appraisal, professional development and training.
• Manage the home effectively in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• Ensure a safe, homely environment and maintain high standards of care.
• Manage health and safety protocols, risk assessments and ensure compliance of training for the team.
• Liaise with professionals and contribute to care planning.

If you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team.

• Full UK Manual Diving licence
• Level 3 in Children’s and Young Peoples Workforce Qualification
• At least 1 years experience as a Senior Residential Care worker in a Children’s Home setting.
• Ability to be a great role model to our looked after children.
• Be a strong leader with good team management skills, and ability to build trusting relationships with staff and the looked after children.
• A genuine care and compassion to work with looked after children
• Flexibility to be able to work shifts that include evenings and weekends and sleep ins and bank holidays.

• Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts!
• Real Living Wage employer
• Competitive pay rates
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
• Comprehensive induction programme including face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face‑to‑face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
• Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a well:established childrens residential care provider, delivering high:quality support to children and young people.

This role offers a minimum salary of GBP 35,000 and benefits.

• Delivering a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for children and young people.
• Leading shifts and supporting junior staff to follow best practice and organisational policies.
• Assisting children with daily routines, including personal care, nutrition, and health appointments.
• Administering medication in line with organisational policies.
• Supporting childrens participation in leisure, educational, and community activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning and case files.
• Participating in training, supervision, and continuous professional development.
• Acting as a role model and mentor, promoting a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Undertaking flexible working patterns, including sleep:in duties and 24:hour rota shifts.

• Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Residential Childcare Worker, Childrens Support Worker, Therapeutic Care Practitioner, Support Practitioner, Childrens Care Worker, Childrens Care Assistant or in a similar role.
• Have 2 years of experience in residential Childrens home or in a similar setting.
• Experience supporting children or young people in residential care or similar settings.
• Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and relevant legislation.
• Full UK/EU driving licence and enhanced DBS clearance.

Apply now for this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while developing your career within a respected residential service.

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a well-established childrens residential care provider, delivering high-quality support to children and young people.

You will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support within a residential setting, acting as a mentor for junior staff and supporting children's emotional and developmental needs.

This role offers a minimum salary of £35,000and benefits.

• Delivering a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for children and young people.
• Leading shifts and supporting junior staff to follow best practice and organisational policies.
• Assisting children with daily routines, including personal care, nutrition, and health appointments.
• Administering medication in line with organisational policies.
• Supporting children's participation in leisure, educational, and community activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning and case files.
• Participating in training, supervision, and continuous professional development.
• Acting as a role model and mentor, promoting a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Undertaking flexible working patterns, including sleep-in duties and 24-hour rota shifts.

• Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children's Support Worker, Therapeutic Care Practitioner, Support Practitioner, Children's Care Worker, Children's Care Assistant or in a similar role.
• Have 2 years of experience in residential Children's home or in a similar setting.
• Experience supporting children or young people in residential care or similar settings.
• Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and relevant legislation.
• Full UK/EU driving licence and enhanced DBS clearance.

Cambian Group Plc is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Children’s Residential Care in Plymouth. The role offers an hourly rate of £13.19–£13.81, with overtime at 1.25x, and a chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team in a nurturing home environment. We provide comprehensive induction and training from day one, ongoing professional development, and a supportive team that values your input.

We are recruiting for a Residential Social Care Support Worker needed to work in a Childrens Home located in Coleraine.

This team utilises skilled and qualified support workers dedicated to supporting children and young adults within a residential home with severe learning disabilities that challenge. Candidates applying must be capable of handling complex issues and be able to maintain strong relationships.

As this position is through the Northern Trust, we can offer these roles as temporary ongoing (minimum 3 months). Hours of work are on a rota basis of sleepover shifts, with weekends on rotation.

Hourly rate is: £14.06 - £22.49, depending on shift worked

Enhanced Access NI Check will be completed prior to start date.

What We Need From You

• 2 Years direct and recent experience of engaging with young people with a learning disability or behaviours that challenge
• NISCC registered, or willing to apply
• Full UK Driving Licence valid for the UK, with business insurance and access to a car
• CPI Safety Intervention Trained , proof to be provided or Training can be supplied by First Choice prior to start date

What We Will Offer You

• Weekly Pay
• A minimum of 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Inclusion into our company pension scheme
• Free Comprehensive and ongoing annual training courses
• 24 Hour on call service that can be accessed for emergencies

The Next Steps

1. Contact Emer McNally or Sophie Linton on
2. To apply, send your CV to

Skills:
Residential Support Worker Children's Home Support Worker Social Care

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What if your job could change someone's life?

At Wilderness Way, that's exactly what happens every day.

Whether you're bringing experience from residential childcare, education, care, youth work, or you're looking for a rewarding new challenge, this is your opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children who need support, stability, and someone who believes in them.

Apply once and we'll assess the right level for you.

We recruit for Residential Support Worker opportunities across our homes and will assess your experience, qualifications and skills throughout the recruitment process to ensure you're considered for the most suitable role. Based on your experience and qualifications, this may include opportunities at Residential Support Worker or Senior Residential Support Worker level.

Why Join Us?

When you spend your career changing children's lives, you deserve a company that invests in yours.

That's why we offer:

• Set shift patterns including sleep-ins.
• Up to 7 weeks annual leave.
• Paid Compassionate Leave from day one.
• Enhanced Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay.
• Medicash healthcare benefits, including dental and optical cashback plus 24/7 GP access.
• Life Assurance worth 2x your annual salary.
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• A dedicated induction and six-month welcome programme.
• Clear opportunities to progress your career with Wilderness Way.
• Discounts across gyms, retail, restaurants and more.
• 1,000 Refer a Friend bonus.
• Company pension scheme.

Your Day-to-Day

No two days are ever the same.

One day you might be helping a young person prepare for school. The next, you'll be supporting an outdoor adventure, teaching life skills, celebrating achievements, cooking a favourite meal, or simply being the trusted adult they need during a difficult moment.

You'll:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing home environment.
• Support children with education, health and wellbeing.
• Encourage independence, confidence and resilience.
• Help children access new experiences and opportunities.
• Support children to express their wishes, feelings and aspirations.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to support emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with Managers, Therapists, Outdoor Specialists and Multi-Disciplinary Teams to help children achieve positive outcomes.

For colleagues appointed at Senior Residential Support Worker level , there will also be opportunities to mentor and support less experienced colleagues, role model best practice and help maintain high standards of care across the home.

What We're Looking For

The most important thing is your ability to lead by example, develop others and create an environment where children can thrive.

You'll also need to:

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals, whether in care, education, youth work, healthcare, support work or a similar environment.
• A positive and resilient approach.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.
• A willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification if you don't already hold one.
• Be 21 or over (or turning 21 soon) due to requirements within children's residential care.
• Have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable driving as part of your role, as you'll help children access the people, opportunities and experiences that matter most to them.

For Experienced Candidates

If you already hold a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and have residential childcare experience, we'll consider you for opportunities that reflect your skills and experience, including Senior Residential Support Worker positions.

Make a Difference Every Day

It's a chance to help children feel safe, valued, understood and excited about their future.

With only 10-11 working days per month, exceptional support from your team, and genuine opportunities to develop your career, you'll have the chance to build a rewarding future while helping young people build theirs.

Apply today and we'll assess the right level for you.

All roles at Wilderness Way are subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including references, an enhanced DBS, and online/social media screening for successful candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, experience, or protected characteristics.