Senior Residential Support Worker

Job Title

Senior Children's Residential Care Worker

Location

Alsager

Salary

£35,731.88 per annum (increasing to £37,399.38 per annum from 1st August 2026)

Working Hours / Shift Pattern

Four-week rolling rota. Typical shifts are 7:00am-3:00pm and 2:30pm-10:30pm. Weekend working required.

Employment Type

Permanent

Sleep-ins

8 sleep-ins per rota for full-time employees (6 for part-time employees)

Service

Children's Home

Service Users

Children and young people aged 8-18 years

Qualifications Required

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification

Experience Required

• Experience working with children in a residential setting

The Home

Our client's children's homes provide a safe, nurturing, and family-style environment where children and young people can build positive relationships, develop trust, and achieve positive outcomes.

Who we are looking for

Our client is seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Children's Residential Care Worker who is passionate about supporting children and young people.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle insured for business use
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and child-centred care
• Confidence working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people

Key responsibilities

• Providing direct care and support to children and young people
• Ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of children in the home
• Developing and implementing individualised care plans
• Supporting children to attend appointments and activities
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation using IT systems
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and professionals to achieve positive outcomes

Employer

Our client is an established provider of housing and support services committed to transforming lives through high-quality care and support.

Company type/size

Established national provider

Future plans

Our client continues to expand its children's residential services to support more children and young people across its growing network of homes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Annual salary increase from August 2026
• Supportive management and leadership team
• Comprehensive recruitment, safeguarding, and support processes
• Opportunity to work within an expanding children's residential service

Sponsorship is not available.