Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home

About the role

This senior role supports the delivery of high‑quality residential care for children and young people in a newly established children’s home in Swindon. Working closely with the Responsible Individual, Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, you will help shape a trauma‑informed, person‑centred environment from day one.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day care and support for children and young people residing in the home.
• Act as a positive role model, offering guidance and mentorship to the care team.
• Ensure the home meets Ofsted Quality standards and delivers nurturing, high‑quality care.
• Promote a culture where children’s voices influence all decisions.
• Support learning, personal growth and a stable home environment.
• Assist the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with visible, confident leadership.

Required profile

• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• Strong understanding of contextual safeguarding.
• Good knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing rota and child‑care needs.
• Relevant qualification in residential childcare and commitment to ongoing development.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport.

Required skills