Rugby , Warwickshire, United Kingdom
£31126 - £37190
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £31,126 per annum + £44.86 per sleep-in + £1,400 annual attendance bonus
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to join a residential children’s home in Bicester, Oxfordshire. As a Senior Support Worker in Bicester, you will help create a safe, predictable, and nurturing environment for children who require specialist support. This Senior Support Worker role is a key milestone in young people’s lives, combining shift leadership with high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Senior Support Worker shift leadership in Bicester, ensuring the daily routine supports education, health, and leisure activities
- Mentor and coach residential support workers, acting as a role model and supporting effective shift handovers
- Maintain on-shift accountability by delegating tasks, managing shift plans, and escalating any immediate safety or operational issues
- Support the development, implementation, and review of individualised care plans, risk assessments, and positive behaviour strategies
- Uphold safeguarding vigilance by reporting and documenting concerns and incidents promptly
- Use digital care systems to complete accurate daily logs, incident reports, and medication administration records
Requirements:
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent qualification in the Children and Young People’s Workforce)
- A Full UK Driving Licence is strictly required for this Senior Support Worker position in Bicester
- Proven experience working in a children’s residential setting
- Strong understanding of positive behaviour support, safeguarding procedures, and national care standards
- Calm, composed leadership when managing challenging behaviours or crisis situations
- Clear written and verbal communication for logs, reports, and handovers
- High emotional resilience, patience, and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable young people
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.
