Senior Residential Support Worker - #2083245

Help shape brighter futures for children and young people in a rewarding senior role with excellent career development opportunities, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment.

Senior Residential Support Worker
Widnes and Kirkby, Merseyside

• Full Time | Permanent
• £14.55 to £14.79 per hour plus £60 per sleep-in

Please note: you must be authorised to work in the UK

Our client is a specialist provider of residential childcare services, supporting children and young people in safe, nurturing, and positive environments. Committed to delivering outstanding care and promoting positive outcomes, they provide high-quality residential services where young people are encouraged to develop independence, confidence, and life skills. Their dedicated teams work closely together to create supportive homes that help children and young people thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in the day-to-day operation of the home
• Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to Residential Support Workers
• Promote and maintain high standards of care in line with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements
• Act as a positive role model and demonstrate best practice in direct work with children and young people
• Support care planning, risk assessments, reviews, and case management processes
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records, reports, and documentation are maintained
• Participate in meetings, reviews, and planning discussions relating to young people
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times
• Assist with the administration and smooth running of the home when required
• Transport young people to school, appointments, activities, and family visits where necessary
• Undertake sleep-in duties as part of the rota

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Previous recent experience working within a residential childcare setting
• Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level 3 Caring for Children and Young People, or equivalent qualification
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices
• Ability to lead by example and support the development of colleagues
• Excellent communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in challenging situations
• Full UK driving licence preferred
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred, although our client can support successful applicants through the DBS process if required
• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of £14.55 to £14.79 per hour
• £60 payment for each sleep-in shift
• Paid sleep allowance included during annual leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee of the Month recognition programme
• Overtime Bonus Scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive management team
• Opportunities for career progression
• Permanent full-time employment
• Structured 2 on, 4 off rota pattern

How to apply:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.

Other suitable skills and experience includes Residential Childcare Practitioner, Senior Children's Residential Worker, Residential Care Officer, Children's Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Childcare Practitioner, Residential Childcare Team Leader, Therapeutic Support Worker, Children's Residential Care Worker, Residential Key Worker, Care Coordinator, Young People's Support Worker, Children's Home Senior Support Worker, Residential Childcare Officer, Behaviour Support Worker.