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Posted 5 days ago
Senior Residential Care Worker - Children's
Drake Medox UK
📍 Shrewsbury
Healthcare and Medical
Job description
<p>We’re recruiting an experienced <strong>Senior Residential Care Worker</strong> to join our client's well‑established <strong>children’s residential home supporting young people with learning disabilities and additional needs</strong>.</p><p><br><br>Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.<br></p><p>This is an opportunity to work within a <strong>small, stable service</strong> where consistent care, safeguarding and positive relationships sit at the heart of everything.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you’ll play a key role in:</p><ul><li>Providing safe, nurturing and consistent care to children aged <strong>7–17</strong></li><li>Acting as a strong role model within the staff team</li><li>Supporting day‑to‑day routines, emotional wellbeing and development</li><li>Leading shifts and supporting less experienced team members</li><li>Contributing to care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding practice</li><li>Building positive, trusting relationships with young people</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This role suits someone who enjoys <strong>hands‑on care</strong>, values structure, and understands the importance of stability for children with complex needs. xwzovoh </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></p><p> <strong>NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)</strong></p><p> Minimum <strong>1 year’s experience in children’s residential childcare</strong></p><p> Confidence working within safeguarding frameworks</p><p> A calm, consistent and child‑centred approach</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><p> Experience supporting children with <strong>learning disabilities</strong></p><p> Experience as a senior or shift‑leading residential care worker</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Home</strong></p><ul><li>Supports young people with <strong>learning disabilities and additional needs</strong></li><li>Focus on structure, routine and positive relationships</li><li>Emphasis on long‑term placements and stability</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to work in a smaller, focused service</li><li>Supportive environment with clear expectations</li><li>Chance to make a genuine, lasting difference to children’s lives</li><li>Suitable for experienced RCWs ready to step into a senior position</li></ul>