Children’s Residential Home (EBD/SEMH)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST1)
Service: 4-bed children’s home
Salary: £37,560 to £39,480 per year
Sleep-ins: £65 each (approx. 10 per month)
Contract: Full time, permanent
Rota: 2 on / 2 off

If you’re the kind of person who naturally brings calm to a room and leads with care, this could be the right next step.

This is a small, well-run 4-bed home for young people with emotional and behavioural needs. The team is steady, the culture’s supportive, and there’s proper time to do the work well. As Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll guide each shift with a clear head and an open heart, helping your team and the young people feel safe, settled and understood.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading from the front on shift: handovers, delegation, incidents and debriefs

• Keeping things steady; structure, consistency, warmth and humour when it’s needed

• Building real, trusting relationships using trauma-informed and relational practice

• Supporting daily routines, education, appointments and independence skills

• Coaching and mentoring newer colleagues; helping them find their confidence

• Recording clearly and on time: daily logs, risks, incidents, key work and reports

• Following safeguarding processes and contributing to reviews and multi-agency meetings

• Getting stuck in with household tasks to keep the home comfortable and child-centred

What you’ll bring

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

• At least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care, including shift-leading

• Confident communication, strong recording skills and sound judgement

• A leadership style that’s calm, compassionate and firm when needed

• A full UK manual driving licence (or equivalent) and confidence driving service vehicles

What you’ll get

• £15.50 to £16.50 per hour (depending on experience)

• Sleep-ins paid at £65 each (around 10 per month)

• 2 on / 2 off rota for balance and proper recovery time

• In-person training and regular reflective supervision

• Clinical input to support your professional growth and wellbeing

• Clear progression route to Deputy Manager, with guidance along the way

• 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Pension scheme, wellbeing support and a genuinely supportive leadership team

Why this job

This home runs on teamwork, consistency and genuine care. The leadership team get what good practice looks like and they make sure their staff are supported to deliver it. If you want a senior post where you can make a daily difference, grow your skills and actually enjoy coming to work, this is the kind of home that makes that possible.

Apply today.
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