Senior Residential Support Worker
CV-LibrarySheffield, South YorkshirepermanentPosted: 24 March 2026
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Location
Sheffield
Salary
£31,616 per annum plus sleep in allowance
Hours
Full time including evenings, weekends and sleep ins
Contract
Permanent
Essential Requirements
* Level 3 Children and Young People or equivalent or working towards Level 4
* Minimum 2 years’ experience within a children’s residential setting
* Experience supporting children with EBD, trauma and challenging behaviour
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
* Full UK driving licence
* Ability to lead shifts and support junior staff
* Good IT skills and experience with care documentation
The Role
* Support the Registered Manager and Deputy in delivering high quality, child centred care
* Lead shifts, ensuring safe staffing levels and effective handovers
* Act as the responsible person on shift when required
* Support children with daily routines, independence and life skills
* Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
* Promote positive behaviour using trauma informed approaches
* Ensure accurate completion of care records, incident reports and safeguarding documentation
* Support with care planning, risk assessments and team meetings
* Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and homely environment
* Work in line with Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes standards
Benefits
* Competitive salary plus sleep in payments
* Ongoing training and development
* Supportive management structure
* Opportunity for progression
Compliance
Enhanced DBS required
Full employment checks and references required
Right to work in the UK is essential – sponsorship is not available for this role
Location
Sheffield
Salary
£31,616 per annum plus sleep in allowance
Hours
Full time including evenings, weekends and sleep ins
Contract
Permanent
Essential Requirements
* Level 3 Children and Young People or equivalent or working towards Level 4
* Minimum 2 years’ experience within a children’s residential setting
* Experience supporting children with EBD, trauma and challenging behaviour
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
* Full UK driving licence
* Ability to lead shifts and support junior staff
* Good IT skills and experience with care documentation
The Role
* Support the Registered Manager and Deputy in delivering high quality, child centred care
* Lead shifts, ensuring safe staffing levels and effective handovers
* Act as the responsible person on shift when required
* Support children with daily routines, independence and life skills
* Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
* Promote positive behaviour using trauma informed approaches
* Ensure accurate completion of care records, incident reports and safeguarding documentation
* Support with care planning, risk assessments and team meetings
* Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and homely environment
* Work in line with Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes standards
Benefits
* Competitive salary plus sleep in payments
* Ongoing training and development
* Supportive management structure
* Opportunity for progression
Compliance
Enhanced DBS required
Full employment checks and references required
Right to work in the UK is essential – sponsorship is not available for this role