Senior Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker - Children and Young People

Location: Bracknell, Berkshire

Salary: Starting at £31,000 per annum + sleep-in allowance (£2,600 - £5,200 per year based on 1-2 sleep-in duties weekly)

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a leading specialist provider committed to delivering high-quality care for children and young people aged eight to eighteen years. This full-time role offers an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives by providing nurturing, therapeutic care in a supportive environment. The Senior Residential Support Worker will play a vital role in promoting safety, well-being, and development, ensuring each young person reaches their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recognise, respond to, record, and refer safeguarding concerns in line with policies.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people at all times.
• Work in accordance with individual risk assessments and behavioural support plans.
• Use therapeutic parenting techniques such as Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy (PACE).
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and young people.
• Support children and young people to build healthy relationships within the home, family, and community.
• Promote inclusion, equal opportunities, and challenge discrimination.
• Advocate for children and young people, helping them express their views and wishes.
• Support children and young people with daily routines, education, and activities.
• Contribute to creating a warm, safe, and homely environment.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and risk assessments.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and external agency liaising.
• Support and mentor Residential Support Workers and carry out Key Worker duties.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development.
• Manage health and safety, including environmental and fire regulations.
• Participate in on-call duties and flexible working hours to meet the needs of young people.

Requirements:

• Proven experience caring for children and young people in a residential setting.
• Knowledge of trauma, attachment, and safeguarding procedures.
• Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Strong communication, safeguarding, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and demonstrate emotional resilience.
• GCSE Grades C and above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Enhanced DBS check for adults and children.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of The Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and related guidance.
• Experience applying therapeutic parenting techniques (PACE).
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including sleep-in duties.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.