Senior Support Worker, Children's Residential Home (EBD) in Carlisle

About the role

We're recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker for a small, well-established children's residential home in Cumbria. The home supports young people aged 8 to 17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), providing a safe, nurturing and structured environment where they can thrive.

As Senior Support Worker, you'll lead shifts, support and guide the care team, and act as a positive role model for the young people in your care. You'll work closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver high-quality, child-centred care in line with Ofsted standards.

Key responsibilities

• Leading shifts and delegating tasks to support workers
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Supporting young people with education, health, independence and wellbeing
• Using de-escalation and therapeutic approaches to manage behaviour
• Completing accurate records, daily logs and incident reports
• Contributing to care plans, risk assessments and key working
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff
• Liaising with social workers, schools, families and other professionals

About you

• At least 1 year's experience in a children's residential setting, ideally EBD
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards it)
• Confident leading a shift and supporting a team
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations
• Resilient, patient and committed to making a difference
• Full UK driving licence preferred
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain one)

What's on offer

• Salary of £30,000 per annum plus sleep-in payments
• Paid training and a clear route to Team Leader and Deputy Manager
• Supportive management team and regular supervision
• Pension scheme and generous annual leave

To apply, send your CV today and a member of our Social Care team will be in touch.