Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

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Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker Location: Mansfield
Salary: £33,500 £36,500 per annum + additional sleep-in payments
Realistic OTE: £36,380 £39,380 per annum (depending on qualifications and sleep-ins)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 1 on / 2 off (including sleep-ins)
About the Role Are you an experienced residential childcare professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work in a childrens home where your leadership, care and resilience can genuinely change lives?
Our client is seeking Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers to join a therapeutic childrens home in Mansfield, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs, developmental trauma and attachment difficulties.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will support young people directly while also guiding, mentoring and role-modelling best practice for the wider staff team.
The Young People Youll Support The children and young people living in the home have often experienced significant adversity and trauma. At times, this may present through heightened behaviours or emotional distress. These moments require patience, consistency and a calm, confident approach.
As a Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in:
Providing emotional containment and stability for young people

Modelling therapeutic responses for colleagues

Supporting staff to feel confident and supported during challenging situations

You will use therapeutic approaches such as PACE and Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) to help young people feel safe, valued and understood.
Salary & Sleep-Ins Base salary: £33,500 £36,500 (includes 2 contracted sleep-ins per month )

Sleep-in rate: £60 per additional sleep-in

Typical sleep-ins worked: 56 per month

Realistic total earnings: £36,380 £39,380 per annum (depending on qualifications)

What Our Client Offers Competitive salary with clear earning potential

40-hour full-time contract

28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Comprehensive induction programme

Fully funded qualifications, including Level 3/5 Diploma in Residential Childcare , with progression opportunities

Specialist therapeutic training in PACE and DDP trauma-informed care

Monthly recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Regular reflective supervision and ongoing professional development

A supportive, inclusive workplace culture where staff wellbeing is genuinely prioritised

Key Responsibilities Lead shifts and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the home

Maintain a safe, structured and nurturing environment

Coach, mentor and support Residential Support Workers

Embed trauma-informed and therapeutic practice into daily care

Complete and review care plans, risk assessments and key documentation

Support reflective practice and post-incident debriefs

Build positive relationships with families, professionals and external agencies

What Were Looking For Minimum 2 years experience in residential childcare, including shift leadership

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) essential

DDP trained, or willing to complete training during probation

Strong safeguarding knowledge and confidence in managing concerns

Calm, resilient and reflective leadership style

Essential Requirements Minimum age 22 (in line with Ofsted regulations)

Right to work in the UK

Full manual UK driving licence

Good standard of spoken and written English

Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check

Why Join Our Client? This role is demanding, emotionally and practically - and our client recognises that. Senior staff are genuinely valued, supported and invested in.
Youll be part of a team where:
Care is not just delivered, but lived

Leadership is compassionate and consistent

Every decision is centred on the long-term wellbeing and potential of the young person

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply with your updated CV and we will get back to you within 2 business days.
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Location:
Mansfield
Salary:
£35,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education;Social Care;Social Care

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