Senior Residential Care Worker - Uxbridge
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Annual Leave, Pension + more |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Uxbridge, London, UB8 2PL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Brook Street |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH422480_1757502958 |
Summary
Senior Residential Care Worker
Location: Uxbridge
Salary: up to £30,000 depending on experience
Full-time, permanent
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Residential Care Worker to join an Ofsted-registered residential home supporting adolescent boys with Learning Disabilities and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
Key responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, person-centred care that promotes the health, welfare and development of young people.
- Lead shifts and take responsibility for the operation of the home when required.
- Act as keyworker for individual young people: contribute to care plans, reviews and transitions.
- Supervise, support and develop junior staff, including carrying out formal supervisions.
- Manage day-to-day household routines (cooking, shopping, appointments, activities) and support education participation.
- Apply approved de-escalation and behaviour-management strategies, record and report incidents appropriately.
- Maintain compliance with Ofsted standards, safeguarding procedures, and company policies.
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive culture that respects young people's social, emotional and cultural needs.
Working pattern
- Rolling rota: 1 day on, 2 days off, with a requirement of 12.5 shifts per month.
- The rota includes sleep-ins, which are shared across the team. Any shortfall against the 12.5 shift requirement will be scheduled within the same month.
Person specification / requirements
- QCF / NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent (essential).
- Proven experience working in residential childcare, ideally with young people with Learning Disabilities and EBD.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, childcare legislation and Ofsted standards.
- Experience of supervising or leading staff and conducting formal supervisions.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and confident record-keeping.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and to manage challenging behaviour.
- Flexible, reliable, and committed to professional development.
- Driving licence desirable (role may involve taking young people to appointments).
Benefits
- Competitive salary £30,000 DOE.
- Professional development and training opportunities (support for Level 5 progression available).
- A supportive team environment and a chance to make a tangible difference in young people's lives.
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