Make your next role mean more – join a therapeutic children’s home where you can genuinely shape young people’s futures.

Senior Residential Support Worker
Earls Barton, Northamptonshire | £14.50 per hour | £30,160–£32,656 + £7,200 Sleeps

Hargate Healthcare are recruiting an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker for a new children’s home in Earls Barton, Northamptonshire.
The home will provide a therapeutic approach to residential childcare, combining careand therapy to support young people and achieve positive outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation that places real importance on both the young people it supports and the work/life balance of its staff.

The Role As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in the day-to-day care of the young people and act as a positive role model.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the physical, social and emotional needs of young people
• Creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment
• Encouraging young people to participate in activities and opportunities that build confidence and self-esteem
• Supporting and contributing to individual care plans
• Completing reports and maintaining accurate records
• Managing behaviours that challenge in a calm and consistent manner
• Working alongside families, social workers and other professionals
• Supporting the wider staff team and helping maintain high standards within the home
• Participating in household duties and creating a welcoming home environment

Salary & Benefits

• £14.50 per hour
• £30,160–£32,656 basic salary, depending on contracted hours
• Up to approximately £7,200 per annum from sleep-ins
• Opportunity for overtime
• Excellent work/life balance
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/7 wellbeing support and free counselling sessions

Requirements To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce, or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year’s experience working within a children’s home
• Experience supporting young people with behaviours that challenge
• A caring, resilient and confident approach
• Ability to think on your feet and respond positively to challenging situations
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins

If you’re an experienced residential childcare professional looking for your next step, this is an opportunity to join a therapeutic service where you can genuinely make a difference to young people’s lives.

Apply today or contact Hargate Healthcare for a confidential discussion.