Senior Residential Support Worker
Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library
New Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£33.5k - £36.5k Annual
Full-Time
Do you want to work in a children’s home where you can have a lasting impact on a young person’s life Apply today to join our team where your dedication, resilience, and care can transform young lives every day.
We’re seeking Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide care to the young people we support, while also guiding and supporting the wider team.
The children and young people who live with us have often faced difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences. At times, this can be expressed through big emotions, heightened behaviours or distress that may feel overwhelming. These moments require patience, resilience, and a calm confident presence, not only for the young people but also for the staff you will be supporting. As a Senior, you will play a key role in modelling therapeutic practice, ensuring consistency, and helping never colleagues feel confident in responding to these situations.
You will work directly with young people, building genuine relationships and using therapeutic approaches such as Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) and PACE to help them feel safe, valued, and supported to grow.
At Keyline Care, you’re more than just a staff member, you’ll be a role model, a trusted adult, and a vital part of a young person’s journey towards independence, wellbeing, and their full potential.
Location: Ollerton
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £33,500 – £36,500
Shift Pattern: The role operates on a 1-on, 2-off shift pattern. Two contracted sleep-ins per month are included within the standard salary. Any additional sleep-ins worked will be paid at a rate of £60 per sleep-in.
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary.
40-hour Full-Time Contract.
28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
Full induction programme, including therapeutic training in PACE and DDP trauma-informed care.
Funded qualifications including Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare with progression opportunities to higher levels.
Monthly recognition awards, celebrating exceptional commitment, care and therapeutic practice.
Employee Assistance Programme offering support for physical, emotional and mental health.
High quality training, regular reflective supervision, and opportunities for professional growth.
A supportive, inclusive culture where diversity is respected, individuality is valued, and every staff member feels part of a team.
What We’re Looking For:
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential childcare, including shift leadership.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is required.
DDP therapeutically trained or willing to complete the training within the probation period.
Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to respond effectively to concerns.
Requirements:
Minimum age 22 (Ofsted requirement).
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Full manual UK driving license.
Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting.
A full Enhanced DBS Check will be required for the successful candidates.
Please note, we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to offer visa sponsorship.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead shifts, ensuring the smooth running of the home and adherence to all care plans, risk assessments, and routines.
Ensure the home environment remains safe, structured, and nurturing.
Coach, mentor, and role-model therapeutic practice for Residential Support Workers.
Embed therapeutic approached, including DDP and trauma-informed care into everyday practice.
Complete and review placement plans, 24-hour support plans, and other key records.
Support incident debriefs and reflective practice discussions to strengthen team learning.
Maintain positive working relationships with external professionals, families, and the wider community.
About Us
Keyline Care are a recognised and respected provider of supported living and adult services, delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs. With a strong track record of empowering adults to live safe, meaningful, and independent lives, we are now expanding into Ofsted-registered children’s residential care.
This new chapter reflects our commitment to supporting young people with high-acuity needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, developmental trauma, and attachment difficulties. Our children’s homes provide intensive, trauma-informed therapeutic care, led by skilled teams and supported by clinical professionals.
What makes us unique is our seamless pathway from childhood into adulthood. Young people receive focused therapeutic support in a stable home environment and, when ready, can transition into our established supported living and adult services. This approach promotes continuity, emotional security, and sustained progress. With extensive experience delivering regulated services, we provide safe, consistent, high-impact care that helps young people heal, grow, and achieve positive long-term outcomes.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to always act in the best interest of the individuals we support.
Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.
Why wait Apply now to make a difference every day
We’re seeking Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide care to the young people we support, while also guiding and supporting the wider team.
The children and young people who live with us have often faced difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences. At times, this can be expressed through big emotions, heightened behaviours or distress that may feel overwhelming. These moments require patience, resilience, and a calm confident presence, not only for the young people but also for the staff you will be supporting. As a Senior, you will play a key role in modelling therapeutic practice, ensuring consistency, and helping never colleagues feel confident in responding to these situations.
You will work directly with young people, building genuine relationships and using therapeutic approaches such as Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) and PACE to help them feel safe, valued, and supported to grow.
At Keyline Care, you’re more than just a staff member, you’ll be a role model, a trusted adult, and a vital part of a young person’s journey towards independence, wellbeing, and their full potential.
Location: Ollerton
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £33,500 – £36,500
Shift Pattern: The role operates on a 1-on, 2-off shift pattern. Two contracted sleep-ins per month are included within the standard salary. Any additional sleep-ins worked will be paid at a rate of £60 per sleep-in.
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary.
40-hour Full-Time Contract.
28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
Full induction programme, including therapeutic training in PACE and DDP trauma-informed care.
Funded qualifications including Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare with progression opportunities to higher levels.
Monthly recognition awards, celebrating exceptional commitment, care and therapeutic practice.
Employee Assistance Programme offering support for physical, emotional and mental health.
High quality training, regular reflective supervision, and opportunities for professional growth.
A supportive, inclusive culture where diversity is respected, individuality is valued, and every staff member feels part of a team.
What We’re Looking For:
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential childcare, including shift leadership.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is required.
DDP therapeutically trained or willing to complete the training within the probation period.
Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to respond effectively to concerns.
Requirements:
Minimum age 22 (Ofsted requirement).
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Full manual UK driving license.
Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting.
A full Enhanced DBS Check will be required for the successful candidates.
Please note, we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to offer visa sponsorship.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead shifts, ensuring the smooth running of the home and adherence to all care plans, risk assessments, and routines.
Ensure the home environment remains safe, structured, and nurturing.
Coach, mentor, and role-model therapeutic practice for Residential Support Workers.
Embed therapeutic approached, including DDP and trauma-informed care into everyday practice.
Complete and review placement plans, 24-hour support plans, and other key records.
Support incident debriefs and reflective practice discussions to strengthen team learning.
Maintain positive working relationships with external professionals, families, and the wider community.
About Us
Keyline Care are a recognised and respected provider of supported living and adult services, delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs. With a strong track record of empowering adults to live safe, meaningful, and independent lives, we are now expanding into Ofsted-registered children’s residential care.
This new chapter reflects our commitment to supporting young people with high-acuity needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, developmental trauma, and attachment difficulties. Our children’s homes provide intensive, trauma-informed therapeutic care, led by skilled teams and supported by clinical professionals.
What makes us unique is our seamless pathway from childhood into adulthood. Young people receive focused therapeutic support in a stable home environment and, when ready, can transition into our established supported living and adult services. This approach promotes continuity, emotional security, and sustained progress. With extensive experience delivering regulated services, we provide safe, consistent, high-impact care that helps young people heal, grow, and achieve positive long-term outcomes.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to always act in the best interest of the individuals we support.
Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.
Why wait Apply now to make a difference every day
Reference: 225282435
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Senior Residential Support Worker
Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library
New Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£33.5k - £36.5k Annual
Full-Time
Do you want to work in a children’s home where you can have a lasting impact on a young person’s life Apply today to join our team where your dedication, resilience, and care can transform young lives every day.
We’re seeking Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide care to the young people we support, while also guiding and supporting the wider team.
The children and young people who live with us have often faced difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences. At times, this can be expressed through big emotions, heightened behaviours or distress that may feel overwhelming. These moments require patience, resilience, and a calm confident presence, not only for the young people but also for the staff you will be supporting. As a Senior, you will play a key role in modelling therapeutic practice, ensuring consistency, and helping never colleagues feel confident in responding to these situations.
You will work directly with young people, building genuine relationships and using therapeutic approaches such as Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) and PACE to help them feel safe, valued, and supported to grow.
At Keyline Care, you’re more than just a staff member, you’ll be a role model, a trusted adult, and a vital part of a young person’s journey towards independence, wellbeing, and their full potential.
Location: Ollerton
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £33,500 – £36,500
Shift Pattern: The role operates on a 1-on, 2-off shift pattern. Two contracted sleep-ins per month are included within the standard salary. Any additional sleep-ins worked will be paid at a rate of £60 per sleep-in.
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary.
40-hour Full-Time Contract.
28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
Full induction programme, including therapeutic training in PACE and DDP trauma-informed care.
Funded qualifications including Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare with progression opportunities to higher levels.
Monthly recognition awards, celebrating exceptional commitment, care and therapeutic practice.
Employee Assistance Programme offering support for physical, emotional and mental health.
High quality training, regular reflective supervision, and opportunities for professional growth.
A supportive, inclusive culture where diversity is respected, individuality is valued, and every staff member feels part of a team.
What We’re Looking For:
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential childcare, including shift leadership.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is required.
DDP therapeutically trained or willing to complete the training within the probation period.
Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to respond effectively to concerns.
Requirements:
Minimum age 22 (Ofsted requirement).
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Full manual UK driving license.
Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting.
A full Enhanced DBS Check will be required for the successful candidates.
Please note, we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to offer visa sponsorship.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead shifts, ensuring the smooth running of the home and adherence to all care plans, risk assessments, and routines.
Ensure the home environment remains safe, structured, and nurturing.
Coach, mentor, and role-model therapeutic practice for Residential Support Workers.
Embed therapeutic approached, including DDP and trauma-informed care into everyday practice.
Complete and review placement plans, 24-hour support plans, and other key records.
Support incident debriefs and reflective practice discussions to strengthen team learning.
Maintain positive working relationships with external professionals, families, and the wider community.
About Us
Keyline Care are a recognised and respected provider of supported living and adult services, delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs. With a strong track record of empowering adults to live safe, meaningful, and independent lives, we are now expanding into Ofsted-registered children’s residential care.
This new chapter reflects our commitment to supporting young people with high-acuity needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, developmental trauma, and attachment difficulties. Our children’s homes provide intensive, trauma-informed therapeutic care, led by skilled teams and supported by clinical professionals.
What makes us unique is our seamless pathway from childhood into adulthood. Young people receive focused therapeutic support in a stable home environment and, when ready, can transition into our established supported living and adult services. This approach promotes continuity, emotional security, and sustained progress. With extensive experience delivering regulated services, we provide safe, consistent, high-impact care that helps young people heal, grow, and achieve positive long-term outcomes.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to always act in the best interest of the individuals we support.
Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.
Why wait Apply now to make a difference every day
We’re seeking Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide care to the young people we support, while also guiding and supporting the wider team.
The children and young people who live with us have often faced difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences. At times, this can be expressed through big emotions, heightened behaviours or distress that may feel overwhelming. These moments require patience, resilience, and a calm confident presence, not only for the young people but also for the staff you will be supporting. As a Senior, you will play a key role in modelling therapeutic practice, ensuring consistency, and helping never colleagues feel confident in responding to these situations.
You will work directly with young people, building genuine relationships and using therapeutic approaches such as Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) and PACE to help them feel safe, valued, and supported to grow.
At Keyline Care, you’re more than just a staff member, you’ll be a role model, a trusted adult, and a vital part of a young person’s journey towards independence, wellbeing, and their full potential.
Location: Ollerton
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £33,500 – £36,500
Shift Pattern: The role operates on a 1-on, 2-off shift pattern. Two contracted sleep-ins per month are included within the standard salary. Any additional sleep-ins worked will be paid at a rate of £60 per sleep-in.
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary.
40-hour Full-Time Contract.
28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
Full induction programme, including therapeutic training in PACE and DDP trauma-informed care.
Funded qualifications including Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare with progression opportunities to higher levels.
Monthly recognition awards, celebrating exceptional commitment, care and therapeutic practice.
Employee Assistance Programme offering support for physical, emotional and mental health.
High quality training, regular reflective supervision, and opportunities for professional growth.
A supportive, inclusive culture where diversity is respected, individuality is valued, and every staff member feels part of a team.
What We’re Looking For:
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential childcare, including shift leadership.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is required.
DDP therapeutically trained or willing to complete the training within the probation period.
Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to respond effectively to concerns.
Requirements:
Minimum age 22 (Ofsted requirement).
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Full manual UK driving license.
Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting.
A full Enhanced DBS Check will be required for the successful candidates.
Please note, we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to offer visa sponsorship.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead shifts, ensuring the smooth running of the home and adherence to all care plans, risk assessments, and routines.
Ensure the home environment remains safe, structured, and nurturing.
Coach, mentor, and role-model therapeutic practice for Residential Support Workers.
Embed therapeutic approached, including DDP and trauma-informed care into everyday practice.
Complete and review placement plans, 24-hour support plans, and other key records.
Support incident debriefs and reflective practice discussions to strengthen team learning.
Maintain positive working relationships with external professionals, families, and the wider community.
About Us
Keyline Care are a recognised and respected provider of supported living and adult services, delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs. With a strong track record of empowering adults to live safe, meaningful, and independent lives, we are now expanding into Ofsted-registered children’s residential care.
This new chapter reflects our commitment to supporting young people with high-acuity needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges, developmental trauma, and attachment difficulties. Our children’s homes provide intensive, trauma-informed therapeutic care, led by skilled teams and supported by clinical professionals.
What makes us unique is our seamless pathway from childhood into adulthood. Young people receive focused therapeutic support in a stable home environment and, when ready, can transition into our established supported living and adult services. This approach promotes continuity, emotional security, and sustained progress. With extensive experience delivering regulated services, we provide safe, consistent, high-impact care that helps young people heal, grow, and achieve positive long-term outcomes.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to always act in the best interest of the individuals we support.
Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.
Why wait Apply now to make a difference every day
Reference: 225282435
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