Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Burnley (BB10 area)
Salary: £14.40 per hour
Working Hours: 2 on / 4 off rolling rota
Hourly Rate: £14.40
Number of Sleeps Required: On average, 1–2 per week
Pay Per Sleep: £65 per sleep
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Low-Level EBD
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent
Experience in Years Required: Minimum 1 year in a residential children’s home
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
The Home:
Number of Beds: 2
Location: Burnley
Type of YPs: Low-Level EBD, Trauma, Neglect
Ofsted Rating: New service awaiting first inspection
Ratio of Staff to Children: 1:1
Who we are looking for…
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker who can lead by example and provide stability and consistency to young people. You will support your team and contribute to the smooth daily running of the home, while continuing to deliver outstanding care and support.
You must:
Hold a Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
Have at least 1 year’s experience working in an Ofsted-regulated children’s home
Hold a full UK driving licence 🚗
Be confident working shifts, including nights and weekends
Be committed to safeguarding and achieving the best outcomes for young people
Who you will be working for…
You’ll be joining a close-knit team within a small and nurturing organisation that puts young people and staff at the centre of everything they do.
Company Size: Small, family-run feel
Number of Homes: 1 currently (with growth plans underway)
Future Plans: Expansion across the North West with therapeutic, quality-focused homes
Other Services: Children’s residential care (low-risk EBD focus)
Why this Home & Company…
🌱 Progression Opportunity: Step up into Deputy or Team Leader roles as the company grows
📚 Qualification Opportunity: Further development & training pathways
🎁 Benefits:
Bonus scheme
Performance and yearly bonuses
Casual dress
Free on-site parking
💖 Ethos: Therapeutic, relationship-based care centred on outcomes
🏡 Culture: Supportive, values-driven, with a strong sense of purpose and teamwork
📢 Sponsorship is not available
❗ Individuals with only CQC experience and 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 professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
📧 For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact us at job@sgscare.co.uk
