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“job_description”: “Senior Support Worker – Residential Children’s Home\nLocation: Horsham – Rural area\nHours: Shift based rota. 40 hours per week including weekend/evening/shift work as required. 3 Long Days or 5 shorter days.\nSalary: £34,000-£38,000\nContract: Full-time, permanent\n\nWe are seeking a senior support worker to join our residential children’s home, supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping a nurturing, stable, and child-centred environment where young people can thrive.\n\nAbout the Role\nAs senior support worker, you will work closely with the homes management team to ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding expectations, and the organisation’s values. You will oversee daily operations, provide leadership and guidance to the staff team, and contribute to the ongoing development of the service.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n- Support the Registered Manager with the overall management and development of the home.\n- Lead, mentor, and motivate the staff team to deliver high-quality, therapeutic care.\n- Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding policies, and all statutory requirements.\n- Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies.\n- Promote a positive, resilient culture that puts the needs and outcomes of children first.\n- Support rota planning, staff supervision, and performance management.\n- Build strong relationships with external professionals, families, and partner agencies.\n- Contribute to audits, quality assurance, and service improvement initiatives.\n\nRequirements\n- Experience working within a residential children’s home, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.\n- Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour support.\n- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is essential; Level 5 Leadership & Management is desirable or willingness to work towards.\n- Confident decision-maker with excellent communication and leadership skills.\n- Full UK driving licence due to rural location.\n\nWhat We Offer\n- Supportive leadership and a positive, values-driven culture.\n- Training and development opportunities, including progression to Level 5.\n- Competitive salary and benefits package.\n- The chance to make a meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of young people.\n\nTo apply: Please submit your CV and a brief supporting statement. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly.”
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