Senior Residential Support Worker

Job Title

Job Title: Senior Residential Care Worker

Location

Location: Bradford, BD9 6SL

Salary

Salary: £14.90 per hour + £3,000 welcome bonus

Hourly Rate: £14.90 per hour + an additional £5.00 per hour where applicable

Hours / Shift Pattern: 160 hours per month

Employment Type: Permanent

Sleep-ins: Paid at £45 per sleep

Service: Children's Residential Home

Service Users: Children and young people aged 8-17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Children & Young People's Workforce

Experience Required: Previous experience working within an Ofsted Registered Children's Residential Home

The Home

Number of beds: 4

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established four bed children's home supporting young people aged 8-17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The home provides a safe, structured and nurturing environment where children are supported to overcome adversity, build resilience, and achieve positive long term outcomes.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for experienced, resilient and compassionate Senior Residential Care Workers who are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.

As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you will support the leadership team with the day to day running of the home, mentor Residential Support Workers, lead shifts, and ensure children receive safe, consistent and high quality care.

You will be confident managing challenging behaviours, building trusting relationships, promoting positive routines, and helping young people develop the skills and confidence they need to achieve positive outcomes.

Who you will be working for

Company type/size: Established children's residential care provider

Number of homes: Multiple services

Future plans: Continued growth and investment in children's residential services

Other services: Children's Residential Care

Why this home & company

This is an opportunity to join a provider committed to delivering high quality, child centred care within a supportive and well led environment where both children and staff are encouraged to thrive.

Progression

Excellent opportunities to progress into Team Leader, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager positions as the organisation continues to grow.

Training / Qualifications

• Ongoing specialist training
• Continuous professional development
• Support with further qualifications and career progression

Benefits

• £3,000 welcome bonus
• Competitive hourly rate
• Additional £5.00 per hour where applicable
• £45 per sleep in
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Ethos

Providing safe, stable and nurturing homes where children can recover from trauma, build resilience, and achieve positive outcomes.

Culture

A supportive, collaborative and child focused working environment where staff are valued, developed and empowered to provide outstanding care.

Eligibility Criteria

Sponsorship is not available.

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have access to a car.
• You only hold a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (this is not considered equivalent).
• You require sponsorship or are currently on a visa requiring sponsorship.
• You have only worked within Healthcare, NHS, CQC regulated services or Nurseries.

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