Job Title: Senior Residential Care Worker
Location: Various locations across Nottinghamshire
Salary: From £36,753.60 per year (based on experience and including 8 sleep-ins per month. Additional sleep-ins paid at £62.40 per sleep)
Working Hours: Full-time, rota-based shifts
Number of Sleeps Required: 8 per month (additional available)
Pay Per Sleep: £62.40
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs with EBD, trauma, and challenging behaviours
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (or equivalent)
Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years in a children’s residential home
Employment Type: Permanent
Number of Beds: Varies across homes
Location: Nottinghamshire
Type of YPs: EBD, trauma, challenging behaviours
Ofsted Rating: Varies across homes
Ratio of staff to children: High staffing ratios to ensure safety, support, and positive outcomes
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Residential Care Worker who is ready to take the next step in their career. The ideal candidate will:
Have at least 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential home
Be confident leading and organising shifts
Understand how to support children and young people who have experienced trauma and display challenging behaviours
Demonstrate strong safeguarding knowledge and the ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals
Possess excellent communication, reporting, and recording skills
Be compassionate, patient, and resilient, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference
Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care
Be 21 years or over
You will be joining a growing and established provider of children’s residential services, operating multiple homes across Nottinghamshire. This organisation is committed to creating nurturing, stable, and safe environments where children can flourish.
Company Size: Medium-sized, dedicated to quality over quantity
Number of Homes: Multiple homes across the region
Future Plans: Continued expansion and development of services to support more children and young people
Other Services: Therapeutic support, education, and outreach programmes
This organisation is deeply committed to the care, development, and well-being of children and young people. They believe that every child deserves a safe place to call home and the opportunity to thrive.
📈 Progression Opportunities: Clear pathways to Deputy Manager and Registered Manager roles
🎓 Qualification Opportunities: Funded qualifications relevant to your career progression
💡 Benefits:
NEST pension scheme
224 hours annual leave
£250 probation bonus after 6 months
£400 refer-a-friend bonus
Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card (paid for)
Ofsted bonus (£100 for Good, £200 for Outstanding)
Psychological support and wellbeing programmes
Quarterly sickness bonus
Monthly staff recognition awards
Additional annual leave bonuses at 2 and 5 years
💙 Ethos: Child-centred, trauma-informed, and outcomes-focused
🤝 Culture: Supportive, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement
Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:
You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car.
You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care – this is not deemed equivalent
You have only worked in healthcare, NHS, CQC, or nursery settings.
You require sponsorship – sponsorship is not available
Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted-registered children’s home will not be considered.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join a professional and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today.
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
📧 For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact us at job@sgscare.co.uk
Sponsorship is not available.
Mission statement...
To help SMEs get the talent they need to help grow their businesses.
Our promise…
Deliver a Passionate Manager, at a Realistic Price, who can hit the ground running, within 21 days; allowing you to continue to build, consolidate and progress your business.
So who are we…
We help SMEs in the Children’s Service Sector, who struggle to find highly skilled and experienced Middle and Senior Management within Budget.
