Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker

Blue Recruitment Personnel is recruiting for a Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker in the Hertfordshire area. 

This is a full-time, senior children’s residential care role offering a salary of £29,000 to £32,000 per annum, plus sleep-in payments and overtime, for an experienced practitioner ready to lead by example and help deliver outstanding care.

The Role:

This is a hands-on leadership position within a children’s residential home, supporting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure the home runs smoothly, safely, and in line with legislation, policies, and the Statement of Purpose. 

You will help shape therapeutic, child-focused practice, mentor colleagues, oversee day-to-day routines, and ensure children and young people receive consistent, high-quality support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with the day-to-day running of the home.

• Lead by example to promote a safe, caring, and therapeutic environment for children and young people.

• Safeguard children and promote their rights, welfare, dignity, and participation in home life.

• Supervise, mentor, and support residential support workers, including new staff induction.

• Help coordinate casework, records, administrative functions, and care planning.

• Contribute to development plans, team training, and continuous service improvement.

• Liaise with external professionals, commissioning authorities, families, and internal teams.

• Support and chair meetings, reviews, and discussions where required.

• Organise rotas and ensure the home is appropriately staffed to meet children’s needs.

• Ensure medication procedures, professional practice, health and safety, and budgets are followed correctly.

• Maintain a clean, secure, and well-kept environment and respond promptly to repairs and maintenance issues.

• Participate in an on-call system and provide cover where needed, including sleep-ins and occasional cross-home support.

Requirements:

• Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

• Significant experience working in a children’s residential setting.

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, children’s homes procedures, and relevant legislation.

• Ability to work as part of a team and liaise confidently with multiple agencies.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong organisational, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Full driving licence.

• Commitment to professional development and willingness to work towards Level 5.

Suitable Experience:

This role will suit an experienced Residential Support Worker, Senior Residential Support Worker, or Team Leader who is ready to take on greater responsibility in a children’s home setting. It will also suit someone with at least one to two years’ residential care experience who has a strong understanding of care standards, safeguarding, and positive behaviour support.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with sleep-in earnings and overtime available.

• Blue Light Card and free DBS check.

• 210 hours of annual leave.

• 3% employer pension contribution.

• Fully funded training, including Level 3, 4, and 5 diplomas.

• Comprehensive induction and therapeutic training for all staff.

• Refer a friend bonus scheme up to £500.

• Career progression opportunities across the service.

• Casual dress and a supportive team culture.

• Team-building events and access to an electric car scheme.

• A genuine focus on work-life balance and staff development.

Interested?

Apply directly through the website where you found this advert or send your CV to info@bluerecruitmentpersonnel.co.uk.

Blue Recruitment Personnel is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Equal Opportunities & Right to Work:

Blue Recruitment Personnel is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. 

Reasonable adjustments can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Please Note:

These roles are strictly UK-based, and we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
We kindly ask that candidates who are not currently based in the UK or who do not hold permanent legal rights to live and work in the country do not apply.

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