Location: Northampton, NN5
Salary: £30,160 – £32,656 per annum (£14.50 – £15.70 per hour, depending on experience)
Additional Earnings: Up to £7,200 per annum through sleep-in shifts
Shifts: 8am – 11pm, working 1 day on, 2 days off

About the Role

Joneshouse Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join an established children’s residential home in Northampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and qualified individual looking to develop their career within residential childcare, taking on additional leadership responsibilities while making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the home, leading shifts, mentoring staff and ensuring a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for young people.

The position offers a competitive salary, additional earnings through sleep-in shifts, regular pay reviews and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage shifts, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the residential home.
• Provide high-quality, child-centred care and support to children and young people.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all young people.
• Support the Registered Manager with operational and management responsibilities.
• Supervise, mentor and provide guidance to residential support workers and new team members.
• Assist with staff inductions, training and ongoing professional development.
• Complete accurate daily records, reports and relevant documentation.
• Develop, review and maintain risk assessments, care plans and young people’s records.
• Undertake regular checks to ensure the home maintains high standards of care and compliance.
• Attend staff meetings, fortnightly supervision sessions and mandatory training.
• Act as a positive role model for both young people and colleagues.
• Report and respond appropriately to behavioural incidents, safeguarding concerns and staffing matters.
• Provide support to other residential homes when required.
• Work towards a Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare.

Requirements

Essential:

• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a children’s residential care setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and Ofsted regulations.
• Knowledge of residential childcare standards, inspections, staff supervision and whistleblowing procedures.
• Previous experience supporting children and young people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Confidence in leading shifts and supporting other team members.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive, including on motorways and during night-time hours.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
• A compassionate, reliable and child-centred approach to care.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £30,160 – £32,656 per annum.
• Hourly rate of £14.50 – £15.70, depending on experience.
• Sleep-in allowance of £60 per shift, with potential additional earnings of £7,200 annually.
• Pay reviews twice yearly, in March and October.
• Incremental pay increase following successful completion of probation.
• Overtime paid at an additional £2.50 per hour after 160 hours per month.
• Additional 8 hours of annual leave for your birthday.
• Company pension scheme.
• Paid face-to-face training and professional development.
• Annual appraisal, probation completion and Ofsted-related bonuses.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid company Christmas party.
• Opportunities for career progression and further qualifications.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career, or an established Senior Support Worker seeking a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Joneshouse Recruitment to find out more about this exciting opportunity in Northampton.

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