Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Duston, Northamptonshire
Shift pattern: 8am–11pm, 1 day on / 2 days off, plus sleep-ins

This is a Senior Residential Support Worker role within a small children’s residential home in Duston, supporting young people aged 12–17 with emotional and behavioural needs.

The home operates with a clear focus on consistency, structure and relationship-based care. Staffing levels and routines are designed to support meaningful day-to-day practice, with senior staff playing an active role in guiding both young people and colleagues.

The role

You will work as a senior member of the care team, leading shifts and supporting the daily operation of the home.

You will support young people with routines, education, activities and appointments, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. You will provide guidance to staff on shift, contribute to inductions, and help maintain consistent standards of care across the rota.

You will be involved in care planning, risk assessments, reviews and meetings, working closely with social workers, education and therapeutic services. Recording is an integral part of the role and should reflect accurate, professional practice.

You will also support the Registered and Deputy Manager and take on additional responsibilities when required.

What we’re looking for

You will have experience working in a children’s residential setting and feel comfortable in a senior role.

Essential requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent

• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour

• Experience leading shifts and supporting other staff in a residential children's home

• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of children’s homes regulations

• Ability to make sound decisions and maintain professional boundaries

• Full UK driving licence and confidence driving

• Ability to work the rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins

Level 4 or Level 5 qualifications, or working towards them, are welcomed.

Pay and benefits

• Salary of up to £30,160 per year plus sleep-ins

• Sleep-ins paid at £50 per night

• Enhanced overtime rate after 160 hours per month

• Pay reviews twice yearly

• Paid face-to-face training and ongoing development

• Pension scheme and employee assistance programme

• Referral incentives and recognition payments

• Additional annual leave for your birthday

Working environment

The home provides a structured and supportive environment where senior staff are trusted to lead shifts, support colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of the service. Supervision and training are part of everyday practice, with clear expectations across the team.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Apply to arrange a confidential discussion about the role.