Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Esland; Buxworth; 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

Induction and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Monthly recognition awards

Job summary

Esland in Whaley Bridge is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our four-bed EBD home. You will help run the shift, build trusted relationships with young people and families, and ensure a safe, supportive, learning-focused environment.

The role requires 12 months of residential childcare, a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), and a full UK driving licence. You will lead by example, support care plans, and promote development and independence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in residential childcare.
• Level 3 Diploma (or above) in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Support care plans and help young people achieve goals.
• Lead by example and support junior staff on shift.
• Promote a safe, clean, and happy home environment.
• Encourage learning, development, and independence.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Calm, resilient, and compassionate

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: The Old School House - Whaley Bridge

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

Description

Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home

Location: Whaley Bridge

Salary: Up to £38,028.00 (depending on qualification held)*

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

Are you a passionate and experienced support worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a nurturing, child-focused environment where every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference?

We’re looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Whaley Bridge.

About The Role

The Old School House is a 4 bedded EBD home, providing our young people a safe, caring and structured home environment.

As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll play a key part in the running of the home and the needs of our young people.

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

We want you to feel valued and supported in your role and as such, we offer a number of benefits, incentives and inhouse. Our benefits include (but are not limited to):

• A competitive salary of £35,848 to £38,028 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 £14.85 per hour for days (depending on qualifications held) and working 10 sleep-nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night).