Job Title:

Senior Residential Care Worker – Children’s Services

Location:

Grantham

Salary:

£33,500 – £35,000 including sleep-ins

Contract Type:

Full time – (Days, Evenings, Weekends, Bank Holidays)

Requirements

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK
• Must be over 21 years old
• Must hold a full clean driving licence and be a driver with a UK license
• Must be able to work long shifts, including evenings and weekends
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (Health & Social Care – children and young people pathway) and must have Level 3 in Children’s Residential
• Experience working in children’s residential care (minimum 1 year desirable)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and children’s welfare

About the role

As a Senior Residential Care Worker in the Ofsted rating Outstanding home, you’ll take a lead role on shift, supporting and mentoring your team while providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people. You will help shape care plans, ensure the smooth daily operation of the home, and play a key role in driving quality and positive outcomes for every child in your care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating daily shift planning and care delivery
• Supporting staff and contributing to performance assessments
• Promoting safeguarding and maintaining a safe home environment
• Encouraging young people to engage in education, social, and community activities
• Supporting healthy lifestyles, including meal preparation and personal care
• Contributing to reports, plans, and risk assessments
• Ensuring compliance with care regulations and health & safety guidelines
• Role modelling professional conduct and high standards of care
• Attending meetings and training sessions
• Transporting young people to appointments, education, and activities

Benefits

• Additional pay for sleep-in shifts
• Ongoing training and CPD
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for internal promotion and development
• Supportive and values-led work environment
• Access to mentoring and leadership support

Skills

• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage and motivate a team
• Strong empathy and resilience under pressure
• Experience writing accurate reports and care documentation
• IT literate and comfortable with digital care systems
• Able to build trusting relationships with children and colleagues
• Willing to actively participate in activities in and outside the home

Contact:

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply now with your up-to-date CV.

Alternative ways to get in touch:

📞 Call us on 02380118222

📧 Email Belle@snghealthcare.co.uk



Keywords:

SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER / CHILDREN’S HOME / RESIDENTIAL CARE / TEAM LEADER / SAFEGUARDING / LEADERSHIP / THERAPEUTIC CARE / LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA / LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN / SHIFT LEADER