Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom
£30160 - £32240
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK
Salary: £14.50 - £15.50 per hour (DOE)
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a leading specialist provider in Clacton-on-Sea. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people in care. The role offers a chance to work within a nurturing, child-centred environment that supports children with learning difficulties, trauma histories, and SEMH/EBD needs. As a Senior Residential Support Worker in Clacton-on-Sea, you will play a vital leadership role, guiding and supporting staff while ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as Senior on Shift, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children at all times
- Lead and support Residential Support Workers, including mentoring and guidance
- Implement and review care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports and audits
- Liaise with external professionals, families, and management
- Promote a nurturing, structured, and trauma-informed environment
- Safeguard children in line with policies, procedures, and legislation
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a children’s residential care setting
- Proven experience supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviour
- Experience acting as a shift lead or senior on duty
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and care planning
- Confident working within Ofsted regulations and quality standards
- Applications without relevant residential experience will not be considered
Why Join Us?
- Highly staffed home with a 2:1 support ratio, supporting a maximum of two children
- Small, family-style setting providing a calm, therapeutic environment
- Supportive leadership from an experienced and qualified management team
- Opportunities for career development, including funded Level 3–5 Diplomas and mentoring
- Modern systems for easy online recording, allowing more time with children
- Competitive pay, 28 days annual leave, enhanced bank holiday pay, and company pension
- Additional benefits include free parking, mental health and wellbeing support, employee discounts, ongoing training, and internal promotion opportunities
This is a full-time role based in Clacton-on-Sea.
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