Senior Care Worker - Children & Families

📍 Location: Southampton, England

🕒 Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week) On Call Rotation

💷 Salary: 28,000 to £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

📄 Permanent | Enhanced DBS required

Are you an experienced care professional passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and families? Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a leadership role in a supportive and purpose-driven environment?

We are looking for a Senior Care Worker to join our team in Southampton, where you will support children and families with complex needs in a residential family assessment setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with frontline experience who is ready to lead by example and mentor others.

About the Role

As a Senior Care Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting vulnerable families during intensive assessments. You'll provide guidance to both families and support staff, ensuring high-quality care and safeguarding standards are upheld at all times.

You'll work closely with the management team to support day-to-day operations, contribute to parenting assessments, and ensure consistent implementation of care plans and policies.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead by example in delivering high-quality, child-focused care and family support.

* Support the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager in overseeing the day-to-day running of the service.

* Act as a senior point of contact on shift, supporting junior staff and ensuring safety and compliance.

* Contribute to robust, evidence-based parenting assessments alongside social workers and family practitioners.

* Support families with routines, boundaries, and parenting strategies.

* Monitor and safeguard the wellbeing of children in the home, reporting concerns immediately.

* Maintain detailed and accurate records of family progress and incidents.

* Participate in staff training, supervision, and reflective practice.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (essential).

• Level 4 or a willingness to work towards further qualifications (desirable).

Experience:

• Proven experience working with children and families, ideally in a residential, safeguarding, or social care setting.

• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff (preferred but not essential).

* Skills & Attributes:

* Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

* Confidence in managing challenging situations and behaviours.

* Excellent communication and leadership skills.

* Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

* Commitment to promoting equality, inclusion, and family-centered practice.

Why Work With Us?

* Be part of a passionate team making a tangible difference in children's lives.

* Ongoing training and professional development.

* Supportive, inclusive working environment.

* Opportunities for career progression into management roles.

* Competitive salary and benefits.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced care worker ready to step into a leadership role and are committed to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

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