Job Description

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Heywood

Salary: Approx. £35,075 per annum including 11 sleep-ins per month
Hourly Rate: £14.67 per hour
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent
Sleep-ins: Approx. 11 sleeps per month paid at £30 per sleep-in

Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Young people aged 8–18 with complex needs and behaviours
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare preferred or willingness to work towards qualifications
Experience Required: Experience within an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home preferred

The Home:

Our client’s home provides a nurturing and supportive environment where children and young people feel safe, valued, respected, and encouraged to grow. The team are highly supportive of one another and work collaboratively to help each other develop confidence and skills.

The home currently supports one young person who has been in placement for 19 months and has built strong, positive relationships within the service. The focus is centred around emotional wellbeing, education, talents, and life skills development.

The staff team are trained in therapeutic parenting and are experienced in supporting children with complex needs and behaviours. A wide range of specialist training is provided to ensure staff can meet individual needs effectively.

Number of beds: Solo placement currently occupied

Who we are looking for:

🌟 Our client is looking for a warm, patient, and resilient Residential Team Leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

You will be someone who can build positive relationships, provide emotional support, and create a safe and homely environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting young people with daily routines and activities

• Encouraging education, independence, and personal development

• Planning activities and experiences

• Supporting with meal preparation and light housekeeping

• Maintaining accurate records and safeguarding practices

• Leading shifts and supporting the wider team

Who you will be working for:

Company type/size: Large national care provider

Why this home & company:

🏡 Supportive leadership team with strong operational support

🎓 Therapeutic parenting training provided

📈 Clear opportunities for progression and career development

🤝 Collaborative and welcoming team environment

💡 Strong focus on developing staff confidence and skills

Progression:

Fully funded Level 3–5 qualifications with clear pathways for promotion into senior leadership roles.

Training / qualifications:

• Two-week fully funded induction

• Therapeutic parenting training

• Ongoing specialist training based on service user needs

• Fully funded diplomas (Levels 3–5)

Benefits:

• Exclusive retailer discounts (ASDA, Tesco, M&S and more)

• Dental and optical cashback scheme after two years

• 24/7 employee support helpline

• Hardship grants through the CareTech Foundation

• Supportive and well-designed working environment

Culture:

The culture within the home is supportive, team-focused, and centred around achieving positive outcomes for children and young people through consistency, encouragement, and therapeutic care.

Sponsorship is not available.

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Individuals with only CQC experience and / or who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.

How to apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, apply today.

To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: job@sgscare.co.uk