Children's Senior Residential Support Worker
CV-LibraryFolkestone, KentpermanentPosted: 12 October 2026
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We are looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a residential children's home supporting young people who may have experienced complex trauma, emotional difficulties and challenging behaviours.
The Role
* Provide high-quality, trauma-informed care and support to children and young people.
* Take a lead role on shift, ensuring young people receive consistent and appropriate support.
* Build positive, trusting relationships while providing structure, boundaries and emotional support.
* Support young people with complex trauma, emotional and behavioural needs.
* Promote independence, confidence and positive development through daily activities and life skills.
* Support and guide other staff members, leading by example and maintaining high standards of care.
* Ensure care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and records are followed and maintained.
* Assist the management team with the smooth day-to-day running of the home.
About You
* Previous experience within a residential children's setting is desirable
* Experience supporting young people with complex trauma and challenging or complex behaviours is highly desirable.
* Confident taking responsibility for a shift and supporting other members of the team.
* Calm, resilient and able to provide consistent support in challenging situations.
* Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
* Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People/Residential Care is desirable.
* Full UK driving licence is desirable.
Shift Pattern
This is a shift-based role and will include evenings, weekends and approximately 1 sleep-in per week
We are looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a residential children's home supporting young people who may have experienced complex trauma, emotional difficulties and challenging behaviours.
The Role
* Provide high-quality, trauma-informed care and support to children and young people.
* Take a lead role on shift, ensuring young people receive consistent and appropriate support.
* Build positive, trusting relationships while providing structure, boundaries and emotional support.
* Support young people with complex trauma, emotional and behavioural needs.
* Promote independence, confidence and positive development through daily activities and life skills.
* Support and guide other staff members, leading by example and maintaining high standards of care.
* Ensure care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and records are followed and maintained.
* Assist the management team with the smooth day-to-day running of the home.
About You
* Previous experience within a residential children's setting is desirable
* Experience supporting young people with complex trauma and challenging or complex behaviours is highly desirable.
* Confident taking responsibility for a shift and supporting other members of the team.
* Calm, resilient and able to provide consistent support in challenging situations.
* Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
* Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People/Residential Care is desirable.
* Full UK driving licence is desirable.
Shift Pattern
This is a shift-based role and will include evenings, weekends and approximately 1 sleep-in per week