Job Description

Senior Residential Support Worker

Join Our Mission to Transform Lives: Residential Support Worker Opportunity

Location:

Norbury & Croydon (On-site)

Salary:

30,480 (including sleep-in payments)

Hours:

42 hours per week (two days on, three days off, on a five-week rolling rota)

About us:

At Oasis Manor Care, we're dedicated to creating safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children. Our mission is to nurture and develop positive childhood experiences and build strong, trusting relationships between children and their carers. We specialise in caring for children aged 6 to 17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, providing a structured and compassionate environment where young people can heal, grow, and thrive.

The Role:

We're excited to expand our team and invite applications for a Residential Support Worker. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the operations of one of our new homes. You'll work closely with the Deputy Care Manager and Senior Residential Support Workers to develop a high-quality care team and ensure outstanding support for up to two children.

Key Responsibilities:

Work as part of a supportive team to provide high-quality care for children with complex needs. Complete detailed and accurate records to a high standard. Manage challenging behaviours and act as a positive role model. Build loving and trusting relationships, supporting children's emotional and social development. Maintain a safe, secure, and supportive environment in line with policies and procedures. Advocate for children and contribute to their care planning and progress.

Requirements:

Emotional resilience and the ability to manage challenging behaviours. Willingness to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within two years of starting the role (if not already held). Strong communication and record-keeping skills. Ability to help create a stable, supportive, and family-like environment that respects children's health, culture, religion, identity, and lifestyle. Commitment to following policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

(Please do not apply if you do not have the above requirements)

What We Offer:

- A chance to be part of a growing and forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence in care

- Career development and training opportunities

- A supportive and collaborative team environment

Please note:

We value authenticity and ask that you write your cover letter personally; we will not consider applications with AI-generated content.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,480.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Application question(s):

Please provide a strenth and weakness of yours How would you encourage a child to develop life skills and independence? How would you handle a child who is displaying aggressive or challenging behaviour?
Language:

English Fluently (required)
Licence/Certification:

Right to work status (required) DBS (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person