Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
£33,088 - £34,960
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home
Location: Reading, United Kingdom
Salary: DOE / Competitive
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a leading specialist provider in Reading, United Kingdom. The Senior Residential Support Worker will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care within a children’s home environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about supporting young people and leading care teams. The Senior Residential Support Worker in Reading will be responsible for maintaining a therapeutic environment, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead shift operations, ensuring all daily tasks are completed to a high standard and supporting staff members.
- Assist in the induction and ongoing development of support staff through mentoring and peer support.
- Develop, review, and update individual care plans and risk assessments for young people.
- Model and support the implementation of behavioural management techniques and emotional response plans.
- Oversee medication administration, health appointments, and maintain accurate records.
- Support the Registered Manager in meeting Ofsted standards through audits, safety checks, and compliance activities.
- Manage complex Key Worker caseloads, acting as the primary advocate for young people and liaising with external professionals and families.
- Lead safeguarding efforts by identifying concerns, supporting disclosures, and representing the home at strategy meetings and child protection conferences.
Requirements:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is essential.
- Proven experience working with children and young people in a residential setting.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience acting as a shift lead or team leader.
- Full, clean UK Driving Licence.
- Strong understanding of Children’s Home Regulations (2015) and Quality Standards.
- Excellent report writing, audit, and compliance skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards of safeguarding and care.
Desirable:
- Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management or Children, Young People and Families Practitioner.
- Experience in therapeutic crisis intervention or trauma-informed approaches.
- Additional qualifications in mental health or behavioural management.
Additional Benefits:
- Fully funded training for Level 4/5 qualifications and therapeutic consultation.
- Opportunities for fast-track career progression into Deputy Management.
- Competitive rates for sleep-in duties and additional shifts.
- Benefits include free DBS, refer-a-friend bonus (£500), casual dress code, and team-building events.
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.
