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).