Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential

Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's EBD Home
Full-Time | Approx. 40 hours/week including sleep-ins (avg. 8 per month)
Are you an experienced professional in children's residential care looking for your next rewarding role?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established 5-bed Ofsted-registered EBD home seeking a compassionate and committed Senior Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality care and promoting positive outcomes for children aged 8-18 in a safe and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
·Support children in their daily routines, emotional development, and education through structured activities.
·Implement and follow individualised care plans in line with therapeutic approaches.
·Promote a safe, supportive and child-focused environment.
·Work effectively with families, schools, external professionals and the internal care team.
·Maintain accurate records and reports via digital systems.
·Drive children to appointments, activities, and other locations as required.
Essential Requirements:
·Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Children's Social Care (or equivalent).
·At least 2 years' experience working in a residential EBD children's home.
·Full clean UK Driving Licence.
·Must already be authorised to work in the UK - No visa sponsorship available.
·Willingness to work on a rota basis, including weekends, evenings, and regular sleep-in shifts.
Additional Skills:
·Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
·Ability to respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviours.
·Proficient in using IT for documentation and reporting.
What's in it for you:
·Casual dress
·Company pension
·On-site parking
·Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child's life
·Supportive and experienced team environment
If you're driven to provide exceptional care and empower young people to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your social care career.
 
For more information, please get in touch with Vicky on 07375 980466.
 
Atrium is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to international and local employment laws and regulations. All open positions offered by Atrium are subject to specific job requirements, however, we endeavour to ensure fairness and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.