Job Title: Senior Support Worker Children s Residential Services (EBD) Location: Bexley, London Home Reports to: Registered Manager / Deputy Manager Hours: Shift-based (including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins/waking nights as required) Job Purpose The Senior Support Worker plays a key leadership role within the children s home, supporting the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care to children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The role involves leading shifts, mentoring staff, safeguarding children, and ensuring care is delivered in line with the Children s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Key responsibilities Lead shifts, support staff, and ensure safe staffing, handovers, and daily operations. Provide consistent, child-centred care while building positive relationships. Support children s behaviour, emotions, and routines using therapeutic approaches. Take the lead on safeguarding, identifying and reporting concerns appropriately. Manage and respond to incidents using positive behaviour support and clear reporting. Contribute to care planning, key work, and promoting children s views and development. Maintain accurate records and ensure a safe, well-managed home environment. Person Specification Essential • Significant experience working with children or young people with EBD, trauma, or challenging behaviour. • Experience of leading shifts or mentoring staff in a residential or similar sett