Job Description

Team Leader / Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location: Keighley, BD22 7
Service: Children’s Home (2-bed)
Service Users: Young people aged 6–12 (EBD, trauma, neglect, CSE)
Staffing ratio: 2:1
Contract: Permanent, full-time (average 37 hours per week)

Essential requirements

You must have:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within an Ofsted-registered children’s home

• Completed or Enrolled on Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent, Level 3 in Health and Social is not equivalent)

• A full UK driving licence and access to a car

• Candidates on a Visa or who require sponsorship, please do not apply.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a resilient, empathetic, and consistent role model who can help create a safe, nurturing, trauma-informed environment. You’ll support young people day-to-day, build healthy relationships, and engage them in meaningful activities (from crafts to cinema trips), while maintaining clear routines, boundaries, and high standards of care.

Salary and sleep-ins

Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker (Full Time)
Salary (includes 8 sleep-ins per month): £34,163 – £35,668 per annum

Residential Child Care Worker (Full Time)
Salary: £28,265 – £29,674 per annum
Sleep-ins: 1–2 per week (8 per month adds approximately £4,000 per year)

Pay per sleep-in: £50
Welcome bonus: £500 (where applicable)

Do not apply if any of the following apply

🚫 You do not have a full UK driving licence and access to a car
🚫 You only hold Level 3 Health & Social Care (this is not deemed equivalent)
🚫 Your experience is only within healthcare (NHS/CQC) or early years/nursery settings
🚫 You require sponsorship (sponsorship is not available)
🚫 You have not worked in an Ofsted-registered children’s residential home

Who you’ll be working for

You’ll join a small team launching a brand-new home in July 2025 The organisation is a well-established, values-led charity with a strong reputation across CQC and Ofsted-regulated services, committed to long-term growth and high-quality, child-centred care.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Additional 3 days annual leave after 5 years’ service

• Pension scheme

• Sick pay

• Life insurance

• Healthcare cash plan

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Employee referral scheme

Ethos and culture

• Trauma-informed practice

• Focused on healing, belonging, and progress

• Supportive leadership and regular supervision

How to apply

If you’re passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and want to join a professional, values-led service, 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

Sponsorship is not available.