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Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s EBD Home

Location: Horley, Surrey

Salary: £36,000 – £41,300 per annum

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview:

Are you a dedicated residential childcare professional looking for your next step into a leadership role? We’re working exclusively with a respected and values-led children’s residential care provider in Horley to recruit a Senior Residential Support Worker.

You’ll be joining a trauma-informed, therapeutic service that supports children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) through consistency, compassion, and structured care.

This is more than just a job — it's an opportunity to help children and young people rewrite their stories in a safe, supportive environment where they are truly seen, heard, and valued.

Salary & Benefits:

£28,200 – £33,500 base salary (depending on experience and qualifications)

£7,800 annual sleep-in allowance (based on 2–3 per week)

Regular training and professional development opportunities

Pathways for internal career progression

Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme

Supportive management and therapeutic team culture

Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and support to care staff during shifts

Deliver high-quality, therapeutic care to children with complex needs

Take an active role in care planning, safeguarding, and team meetings

Promote independence, emotional well-being, and positive routines

Mentor junior staff and contribute to a positive, child-focused culture

Ensure consistent implementation of behaviour support plans and safeguarding procedures

Requirements:

Previous experience in a residential children’s home (EBD or similar setting)

A calm, resilient, and nurturing approach

Confidence in leading shifts and supporting a small staff team

Working knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation (Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards)

Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and regular sleep-ins

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work toward it)

Minimum age 21 (due to legislative requirements)

About the Service:

This is a small, nurturing children’s home rooted in therapeutic principles and built around the belief that every child deserves safety, consistency, and a chance to heal. The home offers a stable, family-style environment where children are supported emotionally, socially, and developmentally. The team prioritises relationship-based care and long-term outcomes—creating a culture of trust, respect, and resilience for both staff and young people

How to Apply:

To express interest in this position, please apply via this job board. For a confidential discussion, contact Drew Marlow at Archer Care Recruitment on (phone number removed)