Job Description

Senior Residential Support Worker

Join Our Mission to Transform Lives: Senior Residential Support Worker Opportunity

Location:

Norbury & Croydon (On-site)

Salary:

32,680 (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 Senior 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 to develop a high-quality care team and ensure outstanding support for up to two children.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide consistent, compassionate, and resilient care for children, ensuring their emotional and physical needs are met. Act as a Key Worker, supporting children's care plans and overall well-being. Lead shifts, ensuring the smooth running of the home and effective teamwork. Build and maintain professional relationships with external agencies and partners. Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection are upheld at all times. Maintain accurate and up-to-date care documentation and records. Support and advocate for children during meetings, reviews, and decision-making processes.

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a residential

childcare

setting (within the last 5 years). Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Must have) A solid understanding of Ofsted regulations and the inspection process. Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Emotional resilience and experience working with children with challenging behaviours. Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. Have worked in a

Childcare

setting (within the the last 5 years)

(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

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to aimee@oasismanorcare.co.uk and sabrina@oasismanor.co.uk.

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: 32,680.00 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?
Experience:

Residential Support Worker: 2 years (required) Childcare: 2 years (required)
Language:

English Fluently (required)
Licence/Certification:

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

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person