• Closing date:
    10 May 2025
  • Department
    Children’s Social Care & Social Work
  • Salary
    £37,068 - £38,058 per annum
  • Vacancy type
    Permanent
  • Hours per week
    36
  • About the role

  • We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Residential Care Worker to join our team at one of our Ofsted Registered Children’s Homes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support and guide young people aged between 8-17 years, helping them develop independent living skills and succeed in education, all within a nurturing, homely environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Provide excellent care and support for young people, ensuring compliance with Children’s Home regulations and the Quality Standard 2015.
    • Develop and implement care plans, risk assessments, behaviour management plans, and other required documentation.
    • Offer individual support and advice to young people, using strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships.
    • Supervise and support residential care workers and waking night staff, working closely with the deputy and registered manager to ensure the home meets all regulatory requirements.
    • Commit to improving the lives of young people, working towards positive outcomes in line with their individual needs and goals.

    Key Requirements:

    • Previous experience working with young people in a residential care setting is essential.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building meaningful relationships with young people.
    • Ability to work on a rota, providing care seven days a week, 365 days a year.
    • Flexibility and a passion for supporting vulnerable young people to achieve positive outcomes.

    If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people and have the experience and skills required for this role, we would love to hear from you!

  • About us

  • We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development. 
     
    Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide: 
     
    • Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
    • 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff. 
    • Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
    • Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
    • Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
    • Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
    • Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
    • Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
    • Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
    • Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.  
    Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

    At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly. 
     
    The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities. 
     
    Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success. 
     
    Recruitment Information

    Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis. 

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

    Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

    In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening: 
     
    • Enhanced DBS Check
    • Qualifications Check
    • 5 years of Referencing 

    Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised. 

    It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

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