Senior Residential Support Worker (SRSW)

Location: Lancing Salary: £31,500 per annum Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week across a 7-day rota Sleep-ins: Required, paid at £50 per night

Job Summary

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a residential home for vulnerable young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the home and ensuring high-quality, consistent care.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Registered and Deputy Managers in delivering a safe, nurturing, and structured environment. Provide primary care including support with food, health, hygiene, and daily routines. Act as a positive role model and form meaningful relationships with young people. Contribute to care planning, attend meetings, and maintain accurate records. Lead and support staff in daily routines, shift planning, and activity coordination. Act as keyworker for young people, monitoring progress and supporting individual needs. Uphold safeguarding, regulatory, and health & safety standards at all times. Supervise and support junior staff and contribute to their development. Engage in and complete mandatory training, on-call duties, and other responsibilities as required. Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People or eq...