Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker – Children's Residential Home


Company:	YOURRECRUIT LIMITED · 07364602
Salary:	from £32,955 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	PO11 0LW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire

Salary: From £32,955 per annum DOE

Additional Earnings: £3,000–£6,000 per annum through sleep-ins (£62.64 per sleep-in)

Hours: 39 hours per week, full-time, permanent

Shift Pattern: Long days, weekends and sleep-ins

Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker – The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker looking for your next opportunity in children's residential care?

We are recruiting a Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker to join a welcoming, established children's residential home on Hayling Island.

This home provides a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), including younger children aged 5–11 on admission and older children accommodated in a separate annex.

As a Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker, you will play an important role in supporting young people through difficult experiences, building trusting relationships and helping them achieve positive outcomes.

You will join a supportive management team that values professional development, recognises experience and offers excellent opportunities for career progression.

Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker – Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care in a safe and nurturing environment.

• Support children experiencing trauma, emotional difficulties and challenging behaviours.

• Lead by example, guiding and supporting Residential Support Workers.

• Assist the Registered Manager with the daily running of the home.

• Develop positive relationships with children, colleagues and external professionals.

• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.

• Maintain accurate records and promote excellent standards of care.

• Encourage independence, emotional wellbeing and personal development.

Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker – Essential Requirements

To be considered for this Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker position, you must have:

• A minimum of 12 months' experience working in a children's residential home.

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Full UK driving licence (essential).

• Knowledge of therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.

• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

• Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills.

• Flexibility to work long shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.

Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker – Salary & Benefits

• Salary from £32,955 per annum, depending on experience.

• Additional £3,000–£6,000 annually through sleep-in payments.

• Fully funded qualifications and paid training.

• Excellent progression opportunities, including management pathways.

• Enhanced pay recognising experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing supervision.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.

• Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support.

• Employee discounts and Blue Light Card benefits.

• Staff referral bonus scheme.

• Free enhanced DBS check.

Ready for your next step as a Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker? Apply today!

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