Senior Day Coach (Residential Children's Home)

Senior Residential Support Worker - Ofsted Registered Children's Residential Home

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker

Pay: £15.90- £19.87 per hour

Location: Bexhill

Working Pattern: Day or Night Shifts Available

In this role you will help young people become more independent and grow personally through various enjoyable activities within a safe environment. This is a truly rewarding opportunity where you have a fulfilling chance to positively influence the lives of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced trauma, instability and adversity.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a therapeutic, nurturing and structured environment where young people feel understood, supported and cared for within a Ofsted Registered Children's Home in Bexhill, which is rated "Good".

The home is a 4 bed children's residential home supporting children and young people aged 10 to 16 with profound Learning Disabilities and complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and challenging behaviours. Some young people may be non-verbal or low verbal and use alternative communication methods such as PECS, Makaton or AAC devices.

The children and young people in this home benefit from calm, patient and consistent adults who can build trusting relationships and provide structured support. Adults must be able to remain emotionally resilient and responsive during periods of dysregulation, using calm and therapeutic approaches to support positive outcomes and maintain safety.

What We Offer:

• Exceptional Hourly Rates, £15.90 - £19.87 Per Hour
• Private Healthcare and 24/7 GP Access with Vitality
• Fully Funded Level 3 and Level 5 Qualifications
• Clear Career Pathways with Higher Salaries
• Excellent Work Life Balance
• £40 per month Gym Membership Contributions / Fitness Classes
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Packages
• Free Access to Flexible and Unlimited Therapeutic Support
• Birthday Paid Off
• Free or Subsidised Parking
• Enhanced Overtime Rates
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Free Meals on Every Shift including Snacks and Refreshments in Offices
• Blue Light Card Membership Included
• Company Sick Pay Policy (Above Statutory)
• Pension Scheme
• Frequent Company Events

About You:

• Experience working with children and young people
• Previous experience within residential childcare or a similar care setting
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of professional boundaries
• The ability to remain calm, regulated and solution focused under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A trauma informed and child centred approach to care
• The ability to support and guide less experienced staff
• A commitment to delivering outstanding care and outcomes for young people
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Residential Support Worker you will:

• Lead practice on shift, supporting the Team Leader to maintain safe and consistent care delivery
• Support and guide Coaches during shifts, promoting accountability and high standards of care
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and PBS strategies are consistently followed
• Respond appropriately to incidents and escalate concerns in line with safeguarding procedures
• Support young people with emotional regulation, behaviour management and daily routines
• Build trusting, professional and therapeutic relationships with young people
• Act as a key worker, supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes
• Contribute to care planning, reviews and outcome tracking
• Support engagement in education, routines and meaningful activities
• Maintain accurate records, incident reports and regulatory documentation
• Promote trauma informed, child centred and therapeutic care approaches
• Contribute to reflective practice, team meetings and staff development
• Maintain a safe, clean and homely environment within the home
• Administer medication safely in line with training and policy
• Work flexibly across different homes within the service where required

Working Hours & Shift Patterns:

This home operates a 24 hour, 365 day service. You have the choice of working Day Shifts or Night Shifts. The shift patterns are as follows:

Day Shifts

• 1 day on, 2 days off (rolling rota)
• 07:30am - 10:30pm (15 hour shifts)

Waking Night Shifts

• 2 nights on, 2 nights off (rolling rota)
• 10:00pm - 08:00am (10 hour shifts)

Safer Recruitment

All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures.

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and want to join a provider committed to outstanding care, apply now to become part of the team!

#INDHastings