Children's Residential Support Worker

Financial & Credit Independence; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in children's care is looking for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing direct support to children aged 8 to 17, ensuring their safety and emotional well-being. You'll develop personalized care plans and foster trusting relationships with the young people in your care. Join a nurturing environment where your contributions can genuinely make a difference in the lives of young individuals. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team, this position is perfect for those passionate about helping children thrive.

Benefits

Fully funded Level 3, 4, and 5 Diplomas

Casual dress code

Staff meals provided during shifts

Access to the Blue Light discount scheme

In-house Mental Health First Aid support

Participation in the People’s Pension Scheme

Ongoing professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in residential care settings.
• Relevant qualifications in childcare and social care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and supervision to children in a residential setting.
• Develop and implement personalized care plans for each child.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with regulatory standards.

Skills

Experience in residential settings

Manual Driving Licence

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Children, Young People, and Families Practitioner

Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care – Childcare

Job description

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Bury and Burnage
Salary: £33,592* - 40-hour workweek, with an hourly rate of £13.15, plus two sleep-ins per week (£60 per sleep-in).

About Our Client:

Our client provides caring, stable, and nurturing homes for children and young people aged 8 to 17 at the time of admission, offering medium to long-term residential care in partnership with local authorities. Their ethos is to create a safe, accepting environment where each young person can grow, thrive, and develop the skills needed to become productive members of society.

Our client is seeking experienced Senior Children's Residential Support Workers to join their established teams at homes based in Bury and Burnage.

The ideal candidate will have:

·Previous experience working in similar residential settings.

·Manual Driving Licence

·A relevant qualification, such as:

·Level 4 Diploma in Children, Young People, and Families Practitioner

·Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce

·NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care – Childcare

Key Responsibilities:

·Provide direct support and supervision to children in a residential setting, ensuring their safety, well-being, and emotional needs are met.

·Develop and implement personalised care plans for each child.

·Foster positive, trusting relationships through active listening and communication.

·Assist with daily activities, transportation, and recreational outings.

·Maintain accurate records and reports in line with regulatory standards.

·Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to deliver the highest quality of care.

Benefits include:

·Fully funded Level 3, 4, and 5 Diplomas.

·Casual dress code.

·Staff meals provided during shifts.

·Access to the Blue Light discount scheme.

·In-house Mental Health First Aid support.

·Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

·Participation in the People’s Pension Scheme and Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.

·Ongoing professional development and career progression support.

Additional Information:

·Sleep-ins are not guaranteed or contractual but are allocated fairly based on the needs of the young people.

·All successful applicants will undergo a safer recruitment process, including reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.

·Staff are expected to always maintain a high standard of professional conduct.

(*Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.)