Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Search Consultancy LTD; Irlam; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £1,000

Sleep-ins paid £75/night

Career progression opportunities

Fully funded Level 4 or Level 5 paths

Health plan

Annual leave increase

Supportive supervision and coaching

Job summary

Search Consultancy is recruiting a Senior Residential Childcare Worker for a children's residential home in Salford. The role focuses on leading by example, overseeing shifts and supporting colleagues to deliver high‑quality care.

Requirements include experience in residential childcare, a Level 3 qualification, strong leadership and communication skills, and a valid UK driving license. The position offers a 1:2 rota, with sleep-ins paid and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People or Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Be confident leading shifts and providing guidance to other staff.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children based on trust, consistency and respect.
• Support daily routines including school runs, meals, activities and emotional support.
• Lead shifts, delegate responsibilities and support colleagues.
• Oversee medication administration, risk assessments and key records.
• Promote education, wellbeing, independence and life skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People or Residential Childcare

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional looking to take the next step in their career.

A children's residential home in Salford is looking to recruit a Senior Residential Childcare Worker to help establish and develop a supportive, positive and consistent team environment.

This is an opportunity for someone with experience in residential childcare who is confident leading by example, overseeing shifts and supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Building positive relationships with children based on trust, consistency and respect.
• Supporting daily routines, including school runs, meals, activities and emotional support.
• Providing a calm and reliable presence during challenging situations.
• Leading shifts, delegating responsibilities and supporting colleagues throughout the day.
• Acting as a positive role model and promoting good practice across the team.
• Overseeing medication administration, risk assessments and key records.
• Promoting education, wellbeing, independence, life skills and positive experiences.
• Helping to maintain a warm, safe and welcoming home environment.

Requirements

• Have previous experience working within children's residential care or a similar setting.
• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People or Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Be confident leading shifts and providing guidance and support to other members of staff.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Be emotionally resilient, able to remain calm during challenging situations and committed to achieving positive outcomes for children.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car

Salary, Benefits & Development

• £15.50 per hour.
• £1,000 welcome bonus (£500 upon successful completion of induction and £500 upon successful completion of probation).
• 1 day on, 2 days off rota, averaging approximately 10 working days per month.
• Sleep-ins available as required, paid at £75 per night.
• Fully funded Level 4 or Level 5 qualification pathways.
• Structured induction, regular supervision and ongoing coaching.
• Continued professional development and opportunities for career progression.
• Sleep-in allowance paid during annual leave.
• Cash health plan, employee recognition awards, crisis fund and long-service recognition.
• Two additional days of annual leave each year, increasing to three after your first year and four after your second year.
• Rota pattern designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

Additional Information

The £1,000 welcome bonus is subject to repayment on a pro-rata basis if an employee voluntarily leaves or is dismissed for misconduct within their first 12 months.

All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks. A charge of up to £74.70 may initially apply for right-to-work checks, ID checks and DBS applications, where applicable. These costs are refundable following successful completion of induction.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.