Job Title: Senior Residential Childcare Worker
Location: Sway, Lymington
Salary: £32,500 – £35,000 per annum (inclusive of sleep-in allowance)
Working Hours: Full-time, permanent contract
Hourly Rate: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Number of Sleeps Required: 2 per week
Pay Per Sleep: Included within annual salary
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs aged 5–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), attachment disorders, and trauma-related needs
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – must be willing to work towards Level 5 in Leadership & Management
Experience in Years Required: Previous experience working with children in a residential care setting
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
The Home:
Number of Beds: 2
Location: Sway, Lymington
Type of YPs: Children with trauma backgrounds, attachment difficulties, and challenging behaviours
Ofsted Rating: Not specified
Ratio of Staff to Children: High staffing ratio to ensure therapeutic, individualised care
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Residential Childcare Worker who is passionate about improving the lives of young people. The ideal candidate will have:
A Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Residential Childcare
Experience supporting children with EBD and trauma in a residential setting
A valid UK Driving Licence
A desire to develop further understanding and practice within PACE and Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP)
The ability to lead and mentor others, support the Registered Manager, and ensure the home continues to provide outstanding care
You will be joining a dynamic and progressive organisation with a highly experienced and skilled management team.
Operates small, family-style homes with a focus on trauma-informed care
All staff are trained as DDP-informed practitioners
The company is committed to continuous development and provides structured pathways to senior and management roles
Opportunity to progress to Deputy Manager and beyond
Funded qualifications including Level 5 Leadership & Management
Fully DDP-informed organisation with regular reflective practice
Supportive, family-feel culture with emphasis on wellbeing and professional growth
Benefits include:
Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking / on-site parking
Sponsorship is not available.
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 only have experience in Healthcare, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner settings.
You require sponsorship.
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 our client’s 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 a confidential chat or more details, please contact us at job@sgscare.co.uk
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.
