Job category: Senior Residential Care
Location: Midlands, United Kingdom
Type: Proposed flexible, temporary and block-booking assignments.
Job Description
Radian Group welcomes expressions of interest from experienced residential childcare practitioners interested in Senior Residential Support Worker opportunities. Senior Residential Support Workers help maintain consistent care standards and support the effective coordination of day-to-day activities within the responsibilities delegated by the host residential care provider. The role may involve supporting colleagues, contributing to shift coordination, maintaining accurate records and ensuring effective communication between team members. Candidates should be confident in their professional practice, understand safeguarding responsibilities and be able to support a consistent, child-centred approach to care.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the coordination of daily activities and agreed shift responsibilities.
- Providing guidance and practical support to colleagues within the scope of the role.
- Promoting consistent implementation of care plans and house procedures.
- Supporting the maintenance of a safe, structured and supportive environment.
- Contributing to effective communication and handovers between shifts.
- Ensuring records and reports are completed accurately and promptly.
- Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns in line with established procedures.
- Promoting positive relationships, emotional wellbeing and independence among young people.
- Supporting colleagues to maintain professional boundaries and appropriate standards of conduct.
- Escalating concerns to the appropriate manager or designated person.
Requirements
- Candidates should understand the importance of following the host provider’s management structure, policies and delegated responsibilities.
- Previous experience in children’s residential care or a closely related setting.
- Appropriate experience for a senior or delegated leadership role.
- Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to support colleagues and contribute to effective teamwork.
- A sound understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
- Confidence in maintaining records and completing shift handovers.
- The ability to remain calm, professional and child-focused in challenging situations.
- Relevant role-specific qualifications or training, where required by the assignment.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may suit experienced residential childcare practitioners who are ready to contribute to team coordination, support colleagues and help maintain consistent standards of care.
Interested in Senior Residential Support Worker opportunities?
Submit an expression of interest outlining your residential childcare experience, leadership responsibilities, qualifications and availability.