Job Description

Senior Residential Support Worker (EBD Children's Home) - JTA Residential Care, Jericho House, Plaistow

Full-time | Permanent | Shift-based (days, weekends & waking nights)

Do you have the resilience, empathy and leadership skills to guide young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) towards brighter futures? JTA Residential Care is an Ofsted-registered children's home in Plaistow. We're looking for a

Senior Residential Support Worker (Senior RSW)

to join our close-knit team at Jericho House and play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

What you'll be doing

Lead the shift

- act as the senior practitioner on duty, allocating tasks, modelling best practice and ensuring consistent, child-centred care.

Key working & care planning

- take responsibility for individual children, write and review placement and risk management plans, and keep meticulous records.

Behaviour support

- use trauma-informed approaches, de-escalation techniques and restorative practice to help young people manage big feelings safely.

Safeguarding champion

- spot, report and act on any safeguarding concerns immediately, following JTA and statutory procedures at all times.

Mentor junior staff

- coach new and developing RSWs, contribute to supervisions and promote an open, reflective learning culture.

Partnership working

- liaise with families, schools, social workers, CAMHS and other professionals to keep children's plans on track.

Household duties

- maintain a homely environment, oversee medication, finances and food hygiene, and escort children to education, activities or contact.

What you'll need

Experience

: Minimum 12 months in a children's residential EBD setting (or similar complex-needs environment).

Qualifications

: Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). If you hold Level 2 and are near completion of Level 3, we'd still like to hear from you.

Leadership

: Confidence to lead shifts, delegate fairly and give constructive feedback.

Communication

: Clear written and spoken English for report writing and professional meetings.

Drivers

: Full UK manual licence desirable (company minibus use).

Compliance

: Able to pass an Enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the last 3 years.

What we offer

Salary

: 28,224 - 32,000 pa (dependent on quals & experience).

Career path

: Funded Level 4 diploma, leadership courses and a transparent route to Team Leader.

Wellbeing

: 28 days' annual leave (incl. bank hols), free meals on shift, access to EAP and clinical supervision.

Recognition

: Monthly staff awards, long-service bonuses and milestone incentives.

Inclusive culture

: A small, supportive team where every voice matters and ideas for improvement are welcomed.

Ready to take the next step?

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on Indeed with your CV and a brief cover note telling us why you're the ideal Senior RSW for Jericho House.

Join JTA Residential Care and help us turn today's challenges into tomorrow's achievements for our young people.

Job Ref: JTA/SRSW/0525

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50-14.50 per hour

Additional pay:

Loyalty bonus Performance bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Holidays Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

London E13 8AS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Do you hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent qualification)?
Experience:

Residential Support Work: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JTA/SRSW/0525