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Senior Support Worker
Job Posted: 10 days ago
Salary: £ 28,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Expire in: 17 days
Job Description
Senior Support Worker - RCW - Children's Residential
Location: Lymington
Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 (Plus Sleeps)
Contract Type: Permanent, 40 hours/week (Shifts typically – 1 or 2 on
Requirements
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Right to live and work in the UK
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Full UK driving license
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join our children’s residential team. You will support the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care using the PACE method (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) to help children feel safe, understood, and supported in a nurturing environment.
Your role will involve:
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Delivering care in line with company policies, Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, and the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
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Creating a safe, supportive, and structured environment that promotes emotional well-being, health, education, and personal development.
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Working collaboratively with other agencies to develop and implement individual care plans and risk assessments.
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Acting as a key worker, helping young people build life skills, independence, and resilience, while prioritising their views, wishes, and emotional needs.
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Supporting children through trauma, challenging behaviours, and difficult experiences with empathy, patience, and consistency.
This role requires flexibility, including sleep-in duties, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Benefits
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Pension scheme
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Additional professional training
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Massage vouchers
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Private medical insurance
Key Skills & Qualities
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Strong conflict management and de-escalation skills
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Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism
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Excellent record-keeping and organisational skills
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Commitment to trauma-informed care and PACE-based approaches
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Enthusiasm for personal and professional development
Why Join Us?
You’ll make a real difference in the lives of children, providing a safe space where they can grow, learn, and thrive. If you are passionate about supporting young people through trauma and helping them achieve positive outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
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