What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker position at TipTopJob?
An opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker to join a well:established care provider known for delivering high:quality residential support for young people within a nurturing, well:structured environment.
As a Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker, you will lead shifts, support care staff, and assist management in the smooth day:to:day running of a childrens residential home.
This role offers a salary range of GBP 30,300 : GBP 32,000 plus GBP 55 per sleep ins and benefits.
You will be responsible for
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As a Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker, you will lead shifts, support care staff, and assist management in the smooth day:to:day running of a childrens residential home.
This role offers a salary range of GBP 30,300 : GBP 32,000 plus GBP 55 per sleep ins and benefits.
You will be responsible for
- Leading and coordinating shifts, ensuring safe and effective care delivery
- Supporting the Deputy and Registered Manager with daily operational duties
- Acting as a key point of guidance for support workers on shift
- Maintaining accurate records, reports, and care documentation
- Supporting children and young people with daily routines and wellbeing needs
- Promoting positive behaviour support and consistent boundaries
- Contributing to team working, communication, and service improvement
- Supporting health, safety, and risk management practices within the home
- Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection requirements
- Previously worked as a Care Team leader, Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader, Keyworker, Childcare Worker, care worker or in a similar role
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is essential
- Experience within a childrens residential care setting, ideally in a supervisory or senior support role
- Strong leadership ability with confidence to manage shifts and guide staff
- Reliable, adaptable, and able to respond effectively in a changing environment
- Commitment to promoting the welfare, safety, and development of children and young people
- Full UK driving licence is essential
- Competitive salary
- GBP 55 sleep:in allowance per shift
- Opportunity to step into a key leadership role within residential childcare
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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