Senior Residential Support Workers (HAB001)
We are looking for dynamic and nurturing senior residential support workers for a 3 bed EBD children's home in the city of Oxford.
Help Shape the Future for our Children
​
By Degrees have an ambitious road ahead and they want you to be a huge part of it! As they prepare to open 2 new Children’s homes in 2026, they are looking for a passionate and experienced RI to lead and inspire their residential teams. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to transform lives and build brighter futures for children who need it most.
​
The children’s homes will work with some of the most vulnerable children and By Degrees are aiming to make a positive difference in their lives and give them the best possible start in life
Senior RSW
Salary - TBC
​
Hours - Full Time (40 hours per week)
​
Contact - Permanent
​
Location - Oxford (Headington)
​
Additional Requirements - Sleep-ins
About the Role
​
As the Ofsted registered Responsible Individual, you will be confident and knowledgeable in the application of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and will hold the Responsible Individual role across both of the children’s homes. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of high-quality care across our children’s homes, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety, support, and therapeutic care.
​
This role is about more than compliance — it’s about creating a culture of care where children feel safe, valued, and empowered. You’ll work closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure services are responsive, inclusive, and focused on achieving the best outcomes for every child.
You will be the public face of the organisation, building string and positive relatiinships with partner professionals and stakeholders as well as liaisng directly with Ofsted. In addition, you’ll provide strategic leadership to the Registered Managers and guide them through the exciting process of opening and embedding new homes. You will have a real chance to shape the service from it's inception through to outstanding!
​
About You
You will be a highly motivated individual with a creative ambition to improve and shape services to meet the needs of children who live in the children’s homes. Your knowledge in childcare legislation, safeguarding, and Ofsted standards (the SCCIF) will help develop the model of intervention which allows children to begin to heal from past trauma that they might have experienced.
As the Responsible Individual and a strong leader with a proven record of success, you will be experienced in managing children’s residential homes and services, leading teams, inspiring, empowering, and supporting staff to thrive.
You will ideally have experience of setting up and registering new children's homes, inclusing the develoment and implementation of policies and proceedures.
You will be able to pass the Ofsted regstration process for the role of Responsible Individual including the Fit Persons Interview.
You’ll need a full driving licence and the flexibility to work across both homes and attend meetings as required.
​
A full job decription is available by clicking HERE
​
Benefits & Rewards
-
Performance related bonus structure
-
Share options in the Organisation
-
Regular training
-
A flexible, agile organisation
-
Pension scheme
-
28 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
-
Culture of flexible working
-
Technology to support agile working where role permits
-
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
-
Enhanced family friendly policies
-
Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
-
Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development
​
How to apply
To apply, you will need to complete the online application form below.
If you experience any difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact us.
​
​
​
