Senior Residential Childcare Worker

ExamWorks Group; Widnes; On-site; GBP 24,379 - 29,796; Full time

Job summary

ExamWorks Group is looking for a Senior Residential Childcare Worker in Widnes. The role involves leading a team to provide high-quality care to young people. Responsibilities include supporting management, ensuring child-centred decisions, and advocating for children's needs. Applicants must have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and undergo an enhanced DBS check. The position offers 37 hours per week with a competitive salary of £27,088 plus enhancements for sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Experience in residential childcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support management and guide staff.
• Ensure high-quality care for young people.
• Take charge in the absence of senior management.
• Attend reviews and advocate for children's needs.

Skills

Support team leadership

Child-centred decision making

Empathy

Resilience

Effective communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Health and Social Care Widnes ExamWorks UK Feb 27, 2026

Location: Widnes
Hours: 37 per week — 2 on / 4 off rota including sleep‑ins
Salary: £27,088 + generous sleep in enhancements
Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
DBS: Enhanced

Why This Role Matters

As a Senior, you are a key pillar of the home. You will:

• Support the management team
• Guide and mentor staff
• Ensure young people receive the highest quality of care

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead & Inspire

• Take charge of the home in the absence of senior management
• Make strong, child‑centred decisions aligned with best practice
• Model professionalism, empathy, and resilience every day
• Support staff in assessments, planning, and key working
• Ensure all records and plans are accurate and meaningful
• Demonstrate exemplary direct work with young people

Safeguard & Advocate

• Attend reviews and multi‑agency meetings as a key professional
• Ensure every child’s voice is central to their care and planning

Strengthen the Team

• Oversee daily admin and support colleagues in their responsibilities
• Promote consistency, positive culture, and high practice standards
• Encourage continuous improvement through effective communication

General Duties

• Transport young people to school, activities, and appointments
• Complete sleep‑ins in line with the rota
• Carry out reasonable tasks requested by management to support smooth running of the home

We Value Inclusion

ExamWorks UK is proud to hold Level 3 Disability Confident Leader status, demonstrating ongoing commitment to accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunities. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Lead with impact. Support with compassion. Grow with purpose.