Senior Residential Support Worker/Deputy Manager

Senior Residential Support Worker / Deputy Manager

Location: Northampton

Senior Residential Support Worker:
£14.50 per hour (£30,160 per annum) Sleep-ins (£60 per night, approx. £7,200 per year)

Deputy Manager:
£15.70 per hour (£32,656 per annum) Sleep-ins (£60 per night, approx. £7,200 per year)

About the Role

We are seeking experienced and motivated Senior Residential Support Workers and Deputy Managers to join our client's residential care team supporting young people. These roles are ideal for individuals looking to progress their careers while making a meaningful impact in a supportive and structured environment.

Core Responsibilities (All Roles)

• Complete full induction and learn internal systems
• Attend fortnightly supervision sessions and staff meetings
• Complete all phases of online and face-to-face training
• Maintain accurate daily recording, reporting, and documentation
• Complete home and young person (YP) paperwork
• Contribute to Risk Assessments (RA), care plans, and document checks
• Undertake or work towards QCF Level 4
• Support colleagues and act as a positive role model for staff and young people

Senior Residential Support Worker Responsibilities

• Complete weekly checks and ensure compliance within the home
• Support Managers, Deputies, and wider team members
• Lead shifts on a regular basis
• Provide support across other homes where required as a shift leader

Deputy Manager Responsibilities

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential childcare
• Lead and manage shifts, including staffing and young people’s behaviours
• Supervise and support staff performance and development
• Carry out inductions for new team members
• Complete management tasks as delegated by the Registered Manager (RM)
• Act as designated person in charge in the absence of the RM
• Support with inspections, including Ofsted and external visits
• Oversee compliance tasks such as Reg 44 visits and reporting

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Experience working within residential childcare settings
• Sound understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Ability to manage challenging situations and support team development
• Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people

Benefits

• Paid sleep-ins (£60 per night)
• Paid face-to-face training
• Company pension scheme
• Annual appraisal bonus, probation bonus, and Ofsted bonus
• Paid Christmas party
• Additional 8 hours annual leave for your birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer-a-friend bonus (paid after their first shift)
• Overtime rate: £2.50 per hour after 160 hours per month

Apply Now
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and help lead a team that makes a real difference, we would love to hear from you.