Senior Care Worker - Children & Families

Location: Southampton, England

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

Salary: 28,000 to £30,000] 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.
• Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For

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.
• 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.

Why Work With Us?

Be part of a brand new family assesement centre, offering ongoing training, development and support

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.