Join Our Team at Paddington Homes – Hillingdon
Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Hillingdon
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.50–£15.50 per hour
Licence/Certification: Level 3 in Residential Childcare (required), Driving Licence (preferred)
DBS Check: Enhanced DBS required
Work Location: In person
Schedule: Changing shift patterns including sleep-ins
Looking for a Meaningful Next Step?
Feeling stuck in your current role?
Thinking about a meaningful new career where you can lead, support others, and make a lasting impact?
Paddington Homes in Hillingdon, West London, is on the lookout for passionate, positive, and experienced individuals ready to step into a Senior Mentor role. We’re looking for those who can help shape the future for our children—and guide the team that supports them.
What You’ll Be Doing
· Deliver high standards of care, protection, and support for children and children with complex needs.
· Lead by example and guide less experienced staff in therapeutic and nurturing care.
· Support the emotional, physical, psychological, and recreational development of children.
· Create care plans, risk assessments, and ensure all documentation is up to date.
· Lead shifts, manage the home effectively, and complete paperwork before handover.
· Provide clear, positive boundaries while being flexible and emotionally available.
· Supervise and mentor your team to promote good practice and reflective care.
· Handle challenging behaviour with creativity, patience, and consistency.
· Maintain staff rotas to ensure appropriate safeguarding cover is always in place.
· Support the ongoing development of children while keeping fun and laughter at the centre of the home.
What We’re Looking For
· Warm, empathic personality who builds trust and connection.
· Skilled staff experienced with trauma-informed care and supporting children with EBD.
· Resilience in the face of emotional challenges and occasional rejection.
· Great multitasking skills – think cooking dinner while defusing teenage drama!
· Curiosity and creativity when supporting behaviour or mentoring others.
· Commitment to leading shifts and completing care documentation.
· Ability to guide, support, and inspire a team.
Essential Requirements
· At least 1 year of experience in residential childcare.
· Some experience in a supervisory or senior role.
· Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
· Enhanced DBS (we’ll support you if you need a new one).
· Ability to work to a rota including sleep-in shifts.
· Strong teamworking skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Desirable (but not essential):
· Full UK Driving Licence (or working towards it).
· Good IT skills and record-keeping ability.
· Emotional intelligence and a sense of humour.
· A can-do attitude and openness to learning.
Why Join Paddington Homes?
· £14.50–£15.50 per hour starting rate
· Casual dress – be comfortable while you work
· Health & wellbeing support
· Free parking
· Ongoing training and support to grow your career
· A fun, supportive and emotionally intelligent team
We follow rigorous safer‑recruitment procedures, including two written references (one from your most recent employer), proof of identity, full employment history (with gaps explained), verification of previous child-related roles, and right‑to‑work documentation, alongside an Enhanced DBS check.
We place the safeguarding and welfare of children at the forefront of our recruitment. All appointments will be made in accordance with our safeguarding policy and statutory guidance such as Working Together to Safeguard Children.
All new staff undergo a formal induction, probation period, regular supervision, and annual appraisal in compliance with Regulation 33.
As a Senior Residential Support Worker you’ll formally supervise and mentor less experienced staff, supporting reflective practice, performance development, and ensuring consistent therapeutic care.
Apply Now – Be a Leader They’ll Remember
If you’re ready to be the mentor who makes a real difference, we want to hear from you.
Send your CV or get in touch at info@paddingtonhomes.co.uk. Let’s talk about how you can grow with us.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.50-£15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme

Experience:

• residential children home: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/10/202

Please refer the Job description for details