Senior Residential Support Worker

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 equivalent

Knowledge & Experience (Essential)

At least 2 years of experience working with children/young peopleExperience in residential childcare.Experience working with children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.Knowledge of child development and relevant legislation (Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards).

Skills & Abilities

Ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with young people and staff.Confident in managing challenging behaviour using approved strategies (e.g., de-escalation techniques).Strong verbal and written communication skills.Able to write reports, logs, and maintain daily records accurately.Comfortable using IT and Microsoft Office software.Emotionally resilient, calm under pressure, and consistent in approach.Confident in managing household tasks and engaging in activities with young people.Willingness to undertake sleep-ins, training, and on-call responsibilities.Full UK driving licence

Personal Attributes

Genuine interest in supporting children with complex needs.Committed to anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.Emotionally mature with good professional boundaries.Strong organisational and time management skills.Committed to continuous learning and development.

If you're a dedicated care professional ready for your next step in a supportive and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact Jack at Nurse Seekers on 01926 676369 or email jack@nurseseekers.co.uk