Rugby , Warwickshire, United Kingdom
£31126 - £37190
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26
Salary: £31,126 per annum + £44.86 per sleep-in + £1,400 annual attendance bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential to join a dedicated team at a residential children’s home in Bicester, Oxfordshire. In this role, you will play a vital part in creating a safe, nurturing environment for children requiring specialised support, acting as a key figure in their development and well-being. You will lead shifts, mentor support staff, and work closely with management to uphold high standards of care and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential based in Bicester, your daily duties will include:
- Shift Leadership & Team Mentoring: Lead daily shifts, ensuring routines are followed and children’s needs are met across education, health, and leisure activities.
- Staff Guidance: Act as a role model and mentor to support workers, providing coaching, supervising handovers, and ensuring policies are adhered to.
- On-Shift Accountability: Manage shift plans, delegate tasks, and address or escalate safety or operational issues promptly.
- Care & Compliance: Support the development and review of individual care plans, risk assessments, and positive behaviour strategies.
- Safeguarding: Maintain high safeguarding standards, reporting concerns or incidents immediately.
- Administration: Use digital care systems to maintain accurate logs, incident reports, and medication records.
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential, you will need:
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent qualification in the Children and Young People’s Workforce)
- Proven experience working within a children’s residential setting
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential for transporting young people)
- A solid understanding of safeguarding procedures, positive behaviour support, and national care standards
Benefits & Work Environment
- Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
- Sleep-in payments of £44.86 per night and a £1,400 attendance bonus annually
- Ongoing professional development and clear progression routes towards Deputy and Registered Manager roles
- Access to specialised training and continuous professional development (CPD)
- Standard perks: Company pension scheme, free local parking, and a supportive working environment
If you are a qualified Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential looking for an exciting new role in Bicester, apply today! 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.
