Senior Residential Care WorkerSupport young people in a nurturing residential setting, combining hands-on daily care with leadership of colleagues on shift. You''ll balance direct work with children and young people with responsibility for supervising staff, leading shifts, and helping to manage the smooth running of the home.Role detailsPermanent role in a residential children''s home.The roleAs a Senior Residential Care Worker you will provide primary care, guidance, and a stable therapeutic environment for children and young people in the home. You will lead shifts, supervise colleagues and help manage the home in the absence of the Deputy or Manager so that day-to-day care is safe, consistent, and child-centred. The role exists to support young people to reach their potential while ensuring colleagues deliver a high standard of residential care.What you''ll be doing- Providing daily care, nurture and support to children and young people in all aspects of home life.- Helping young people maintain hobbies, social activities and friendships, and encouraging them to try new opportunities.- Using consistent boundaries and reactive strategies to support behaviour, emotional wellbeing and safety.- Acting as a positive role model and building trusting relationships through engagement, communication and active listening.- Leading shifts, directing colleagues, supervising staff and overseeing the running of the home when senior staff are not present.- Managing health and safety ..... full job details .....