Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Esland; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Casual dress code

Free meals on shift

Enhanced pay rates for overtime and BH

Comprehensive induction and ongoing/tr

Career development opportunities

Employee rewards app

Monthly recognition awards

Job summary

Esland in Barnsley is recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker for Cherry Blossom. This solo EBD home provides a safe, caring and structured environment where you will build strong relationships with young people, families and professionals to support care plans and help them reach their goals.

You will lead by example on shift, promote a safe and tidy home, and encourage learning, development and independence while keeping accurate records with professionalism.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months experience in residential childcare.
• A Level 3 Diploma (or above) in Residential Childcare (or an accepted equivalent).
• A full UK driving licence – essential for transporting young people and attending external meetings.
• A calm, resilient, and compassionate approach to care.
• Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins (rota given in advance but likely to be 2-on, 4-off).
• Candidates must have to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Supporting care plans and helping young people achieve their goals.
• Leading by example and supporting junior colleagues on shift.
• Promoting a safe, clean, and happy home environment.
• Encouraging learning, development, and independence in every child.
• Keeping records up to date with care and professionalism.

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home

Department: Residential

Location: Cherry Blossom - Barnsley

Location: Macclesfield

Compensation: £35,848 - £39,274 / year

Salary: Up to £39,274.00 (depending on qualification held)*

Hours: full time (2 days and 2 sleep nights in a row, following by 4 day break)

About the Role

Cherry Blossom is a solo EBD home, providing our young person a safe, caring and structured home environment.

Your role will include:

• Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Supporting care plans and helping young people achieve their goals
• Leading by example and supporting junior colleagues on shift
• Promoting a safe, clean, and happy home environment
• Encouraging learning, development, and independence in every child
• Keeping records up to date with care and professionalism

What We Are Looking For

• A minimum of 12 months experience in residential childcare
• A Level 3 Diploma (or above) in Residential Childcare (or an accepted equivalent)
• A full UK driving licence – essential for transporting young people and attending external meetings
• A calm, resilient, and compassionate approach to care
• Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins (rota given in advance but likely to be 2-on, 4-off)
• Candidates must have to work in the UK

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

What We Can Offer

• *A competitive salary of £35,848 to £39,274 per year (depending on qualification held)*
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• A casual dress code
• Free food while you are on shift
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (accredited by the Bild Association)
• Career development opportunities – we had over 100 internal promotions last year!
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, Online GP, healthcare and cashback, discounts and gift vouchers (through our employee rewards app)
• Monthly recognition awards

*Estimated salary based on a pay rate of £13.80 to £15.45 per hour for days (depending on qualifications held) and working 10 sleep-nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night).