Senior Residential Support Worker
Polaris
Greater ManchesterView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£34,661
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
23 days leftJob description
Company: Area Camden
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 08:00am-20:00pm (12 hour shifts)
Salary: £34,660.95
Location: Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington)
(Please note, it is essential that all candidates have relevant experience and qualifications in this role to be considered for an interview. You will need to have between 2 to 3 years experience and hold a Children’s Workforce Diploma or equivalent to the children sector)
- Comprehensive induction and mandatory training
- Clear progression opportunities
- Fixed rota pattern (08:00–20:00):
- Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun (60 hours)
- Week 2: Wed, Thu (24 hours)
- Minimum average of 168 hours per month
- 236 hours annual leave
- Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours)
- Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, is built on values of respect, dignity, independence and positive parenting. We provide high-quality, family-style residential care for young people aged 11–18, with all support centred around their individual needs.
Support Workers play a vital role in keeping young people safe and contributing to their daily care and development. In this role, you’ll build positive relationships and help young people with emotional and behavioural needs feel included in their community and reach their full potential.
The Senior Support Worker helps deliver high-quality care and positive outcomes for young people. They act as a key worker, oversee daily practice, and support continuous improvement across the home.
The role includes leading and mentoring staff, organising work patterns, and ensuring care plans, training needs, and safeguarding standards are met. Senior Support Workers record and review key work, plans, and risk assessments to maintain compliance.
They also manage placement plans, respond to safeguarding concerns, and coordinate access to health, education, and therapeutic services. The role is essential to maintaining high standards and reports directly to the Registered Manager.
- Provide strong leadership and coaching to ensure high-quality care and positive outcomes.
- Support the Manager/Senior team in upholding care standards and implementing policies.
- Help monitor compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Health & Safety.
- Work as part of the rota to support the home’s 24/7 operation and maintain safe, consistent care.
- Ensure staff remain focused on delivering excellent childcare practice.
- Contribute to quality assurance, including inspections and Regulation 44 visits.
- Support recording systems, admin tasks, and general household upkeep.
- Assist with managing the home’s budget, including incidental and repair costs.
Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
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First seen
12 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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