Senior Support Worker - Children’s Residential Home

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Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Reading, Berkshire Salary: £13.60 – £14.50 per hour (dependent on experience & qualifications) Sleep-in shifts included | Potential annual earnings: £33,088 – £34,960
Contract: Full-time | Rotational shifts (inc. evenings/weekends)
Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career?
We are seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a nurturing and dynamic team at a well-established children’s residential service. You will play a vital role in supporting young people aged between 8 and 17, providing therapeutic care, stability, and structure to help them thrive.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Leading and supervising shifts to ensure a safe, structured, and engaging environment for the children
* Supporting the Registered and Deputy Manager in the daily operations of the home
* Mentoring, coaching, and supervising junior staff
* Contributing to care planning and key-working responsibilities
* Ensuring care and safeguarding standards are consistently upheld
* Acting as a positive role model to promote independence and resilience in young people
* Liaising with professionals, families, and external agencies
What We’re Looking For:
Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent – essential) Minim...
Location:
Reading
Salary:
£13.6 - £14.5 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Care & Social Services

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