Location
King St, London

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£39,276 per annum

About the Role
Make a difference as a Senior Residential Worker and help shape young lives. Join Hillingdon’s ‘Outstanding’ Residential Service where you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality care and support to children and young people in our homes. As a Senior Residential Worker, you will lead by example by managing shifts, supporting junior colleagues, and ensuring care practices align with the Care Standards Act 2000, Children’s Homes Regulations, and the home’s Statement of Purpose.

Your responsibilities will include overseeing day-to-day operations of the home, managing admissions and discharges, developing and monitoring individual care plans, maintaining a safe, nurturing, and well-run environment, liaising effectively with families and external professionals, administering medication and managing petty cash, and ensuring policies, procedures, and safeguarding standards are upheld.

This is a rewarding role within a supportive, forward-thinking service that values compassion, integrity, and teamwork. Join us in putting our young residents first.

Benefits
We value our employees and are committed to providing a fulfilling and rewarding career. Benefits include flexible working hours, a standard 36-hour workweek for full-time staff, generous holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, discounts at council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools, salary sacrifice schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions, a cycle to work scheme with bicycle parking, lockers and showers, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and Credit Union membership, Vivup Benefits offering various discounts, mental health support and counselling services with 24-hour confidential advice, travel support including season ticket loans and free car parking, and recognition of trade union membership with UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees, applicants, and others are treated fairly. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and strive to ensure our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias. Reasonable adjustments are provided for applicants with disabilities. Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best, and be themselves while contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria and wish to be considered under this scheme. 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 require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Pre-employment screening includes:
- Enhanced DBS Check
- 5 years of referencing

Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees in the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised. Due to high application volumes, the role may close early; early application is recommended.

Experience
Proven experience in residential childcare with a strong understanding of current legislation, safeguarding, and child development.

About You
You are a confident leader with the ability to guide, mentor, and support less experienced staff. You demonstrate emotional resilience, excellent communication skills, and maintain a calm, positive approach. You are organised, dependable, and capable of stepping up in the absence of senior management. You are proactive about training and development for yourself and your team.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in childcare or social care are desirable. A commitment to ongoing professional development is essential.