Senior Residential Support Worker EBD Home

Are you passionate about helping children overcome trauma and build brighter futures? The Farmhouse is a small, therapeutic children's home in Great Haywood, Staffordshire, providing specialist care for up to three children aged 5–12. Using our unique Prep4Fostering model, we help children who have experienced significant early life trauma develop the emotional security, resilience and life skills they need to successfully transition into long-term foster families. Our approach is trauma-informed, therapeutically led and relationship-focused. You'll work alongside an experienced and supportive team, with regular guidance from our dedicated Clinical Psychologist, ensuring you have the support needed to deliver exceptional care. Whether you're an experienced Residential Support Worker or looking to take the next step into a Senior role, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing As part of our dedicated team, you will: * Provide high-quality therapeutic care in a safe, nurturing home environment. * Support children with daily routines, education, activities and family time. * Help children develop emotional resilience, independence and confidence. * Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people. * Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes. * Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning. Senior Residential Support Workers will also: * Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home. * Mentor and develop colleagues. * Promote high standards of safeguarding, care and professional practice. * Support the management team in delivering outstanding therapeutic care. Essential: * Full UK driving licence. * Right to work in the UK. * Willingness to work 24-hour shifts, including sleep-ins. * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). * Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. * Commitment to delivering exceptional therapeutic care. Desirable: * Experience leading shifts or mentoring staff. * PRICE, Team Teach or similar behaviour management training. * Experience in trauma-informed practice. The Person We're Looking For We're seeking compassionate, resilient and emotionally mature individuals who are committed to building long-term relationships with children. If you're passionate about therapeutic care and want to build a rewarding career where every day makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to changing children's lives for the better