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Senior Residential Support Worker Location: Earls Berton, NN6 Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays Do you have experience supporting children and young people in residential care? Are you ready to lead a shift, support your colleagues and help young people feel safe, valued and able to reach their potential? We’re recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker for a children’s home in Burton-upon-Trent. You’ll help provide therapeutic, child-centred care and create a safe, nurturing and homely environment. You’ll lead shifts, guide and mentor colleagues, and work alongside the management team to maintain high standards of care. What you’ll do

• Lead shifts and guide residential care staff in their day-to-day work.
• Support young people with routines, education, activities, appointments and developing life skills.
• Build positive relationships and use consistent, appropriate boundaries and support strategies.
• Safeguard young people and promote their welfare at all times.
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
• Work with social workers, education teams, therapists, families and other professionals.
• Keep accurate, high-quality records and reports.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members and support their development.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home.
• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, including covering management duties when needed.

What you’ll bring Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce, Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviours.
• Experience leading shifts in a residential childcare setting.
• Experience supervising and supporting care staff.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to stay calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.

Desirable

• Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare.
• Experience supporting children with autism, mental health needs, or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Knowledge of childcare legislation and children’s home regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package and sleep-in payments, where applicable.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive management and leadership team.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.

Interested? If you’re a compassionate, motivated childcare professional with residential experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help create brighter futures for young people in our care. SaferHandSolutions Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client. By applying, you agree to register with us and for us to retain your details for recruitment purposes. We’ll contact shortlisted applicants and may also get in touch about other suitable opportunities.

Senior Residential Support Worker Location: DE21 Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays Do you have experience supporting children and young people in residential care? Are you ready to lead a shift, support your colleagues and help young people feel safe, valued and able to reach their potential? We’re recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker for a children’s home in Burton-upon-Trent. You’ll help provide therapeutic, child-centred care and create a safe, nurturing and homely environment. You’ll lead shifts, guide and mentor colleagues, and work alongside the management team to maintain high standards of care. What you’ll do

• Lead shifts and guide residential care staff in their day-to-day work.
• Support young people with routines, education, activities, appointments and developing life skills.
• Build positive relationships and use consistent, appropriate boundaries and support strategies.
• Safeguard young people and promote their welfare at all times.
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
• Work with social workers, education teams, therapists, families and other professionals.
• Keep accurate, high-quality records and reports.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members and support their development.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home.
• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, including covering management duties when needed.

What you’ll bring Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce, Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviours.
• Experience leading shifts in a residential childcare setting.
• Experience supervising and supporting care staff.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to stay calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.

Desirable

• Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare.
• Experience supporting children with autism, mental health needs, or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Knowledge of childcare legislation and children’s home regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package and sleep-in payments, where applicable.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive management and leadership team.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.

Interested? If you’re a compassionate, motivated childcare professional with residential experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help create brighter futures for young people in our care. SaferHandSolutions Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client. By applying, you agree to register with us and for us to retain your details for recruitment purposes. We’ll contact shortlisted applicants and may also get in touch about other suitable opportunities.

Future Registered Manager - Children's Residential Services Newcastle-under-Lyme £34,000 per annum + £40 Sleep-In Payment 169 Contracted Hours Per Month Registered Manager Development Programme Ready to Take the Next Step Towards Becoming a Registered Manager? Are you an experienced Residential Childcare professional with ambitions to progress into leadership? We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and ambitious individual to join our structured Registered Manager Development Programme, designed to support the next generation of leaders within Children's Residential Services. This is a unique opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to become a Registered Manager, with full mentoring, leadership training and ongoing support from an experienced senior management team. If you're passionate about improving outcomes for young people and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join Us? ✅ Clear pathway into a Registered Manager position ✅ Structured Management Development Programme ✅ Dedicated mentoring and leadership support ✅ Opportunity to gain or complete your Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification ✅ Supportive and experienced senior leadership team ✅ Ongoing professional development and specialist training ✅ Opportunity to shape and influence the development of a specialist service ✅ Work alongside psychologists, therapists and fostering professionals ✅ Therapeutic and trauma-informed working environment ✅ Bonus structure linked to progression and development ✅ Excellent long-term earning and career progression opportunities About the Service Your journey will begin within our established children's home in Newcastle-under-Lyme, which is currently transitioning into a specialist therapeutic bridging service. This innovative service will support children and young people who are preparing to move from residential care into fostering placements but may have experienced difficulties progressing due to trauma, attachment challenges or placement instability. Working within a therapeutic and psychologically informed environment, you will play a key role in helping young people develop the confidence, resilience and emotional security needed to transition successfully into family-based care. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a specialist service while building your management career within a forward-thinking organisation. The Role As part of the Registered Manager Development Programme, you will gain hands-on experience across all aspects of children's residential care and service leadership. You will work closely with experienced managers, supporting the day-to-day operation of the home while developing the skills required to lead and manage a service of your own in the future. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of high-quality care and positive outcomes for children and young people
• Promoting therapeutic, trauma-informed and relationship-based practice
• Supporting the implementation of care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
• Assisting with staff supervision, leadership and development
• Working collaboratively with families, social workers and external professionals
• Supporting compliance with Ofsted regulations and quality standards
• Contributing to the development and ongoing improvement of the service
• Developing your leadership and operational management skills through mentoring and training

Who We're Looking For We are looking for individuals who are passionate about children's care and ready to progress into a management career. You may currently be working as a:

• Senior Residential Support Worker
• Team Leader
• Deputy Manager
• Assistant Manager
• Experienced Residential Childcare Practitioner

and be seeking a clear route into leadership and future registration. Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Previous experience within Children's Residential Care
• Good understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and child-centred practice
• Commitment to completing, or currently working towards, a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK

The Person You will be:

• Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people
• Ambitious and eager to develop your leadership career
• Compassionate, resilient and emotionally intelligent
• Committed to delivering high standards of care and safeguarding
• Motivated to learn, develop and progress within the organisation

Start Your Journey Towards Registered Manager This is an outstanding opportunity for an aspiring leader to join a supportive organisation that invests in its people and creates genuine opportunities for progression. If you're ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career and work towards becoming a Registered Manager, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more, contact Anna Ashley at Safer Hand Solutions or submit your application today. Please note, SaferHandCare are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.

Mentor Support Worker Burton-upon-Trent | Full Time | Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm No Sleep-ins | No Weekend Working | Temp to Perm £12.71 per hour Help Young People Build Brighter Futures Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people? Safer Hand Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a growing and respected Supported Living provider that supports care-experienced young people aged 16-18 as they develop the confidence, life skills and resilience needed to live independently. This is more than a support worker role. It's an opportunity to become a trusted mentor, positive role model and advocate for young people as they take important steps towards adulthood. If you're looking for a rewarding role with consistent Monday to Friday hours, funded development opportunities and genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join Us? ✅ Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm ✅ No sleep-ins or night shifts ✅ Consistent working pattern and excellent work-life balance ✅ Ongoing training and professional development ✅ Opportunity to gain recognised qualifications ✅ Supportive and experienced management team ✅ Wellbeing hours ✅ Birthday leave ✅ Pension scheme ✅ Employee benefits package ✅ Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation The Role As a Mentor Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to young people, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve positive outcomes. You will build meaningful professional relationships, encourage personal growth and support young people to reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities

• Supporting young people to develop independent living skills
• Encouraging engagement with education, training and employment opportunities
• Providing mentoring, guidance and emotional support
• Promoting positive health, wellbeing and resilience
• Safeguarding young people and managing risk effectively
• Positively managing challenging behaviour
• Maintaining accurate support plans, records and reports
• Working closely with local authorities, social workers and partner agencies
• Supporting compliance with Ofsted standards and organisational policies

About You We're looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to helping young people succeed. You will have experience supporting young people in a care, support, education or community setting and be confident building positive and professional relationships. Essential Requirements

• Experience working with young people within Supported Living, Residential Care, Children's Services, Leaving Care, Youth Work or a similar setting
• Good understanding of safeguarding procedures and risk management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• Availability to work full time, Monday to Friday
• Right to work in the UK

Who This Role Would Suit This opportunity would suit candidates from backgrounds including:

• Supported Living
• Residential Childcare
• Leaving Care Services
• Youth Work
• Children's Services
• SEN Support
• Mental Health Support
• Education and Pastoral Support

Make a Real Difference Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. If you're passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to build independence, achieve their goals and create a brighter future, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.