Senior Residential Children's Worker (Children's Home)

SMarter Recruitment; Crewe; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable children's care agency in Crewe is seeking a Senior Residential Children's Worker to provide high-quality care and lead a team in a residential environment. The role involves shift management, compliance with safeguarding legislation, and supporting the development of young people. Candidates must hold NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children & Young People and have experience leading shifts in residential settings. This full-time position requires availability for a 24/7 rota, including sleep-ins and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working with children in a residential setting.
• Experience leading shifts within a residential childcare environment.
• Strong experience in monitoring, recording, and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, therapeutic care to children.
• Lead and manage shifts effectively with appropriate staffing.
• Contribute to care planning, monitoring, and reporting.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Leadership skills

Monitoring and reporting

Multi-disciplinary working

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children & Young People

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Residential Children's Worker (Children's Home)

Salary: £33,000 per annum (inclusive of sleep-in rate)

Shift Pattern: Shifts are typically 15.5 hours on a rolling rota

Location: Crewe

Reports to: Home Manager

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a Senior Residential Children's Worker to play a key role in delivering high-quality, therapeutic care to children and young people within a residential setting. You will be responsible for leading shifts, supporting staff development, maintaining high standards of care, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and safeguarding requirements. The role involves unsociable hours, sleep-in shifts, and participation in an organised rota to meet the needs of the children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

Care & Safeguarding

• Deliver and maintain consistently high-quality, therapeutic care
• Act as Key Worker for allocated children and young people
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times
• Support the cultural, religious, ethnic, and individual needs of young people

Leadership & Shift Management

• Lead and manage shifts effectively, ensuring appropriate staffing levels at all times
• Oversee care practice and support the development, performance, and skills of staff
• Promote structure, clear boundaries, and consistent routines within the home
• Ensure the home operates in line with its Statement of Purpose

Multi-Agency Working

• Contribute to care planning, statutory reviews, monitoring, and reporting
• Prepare reports and attend meetings, reviews, and multi-disciplinary discussions
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external agencies
• Support young people's educational progress and liaise with schools and professionals

Administration & Compliance

• Take responsibility for accurate record keeping, petty cash, planning, and activity coordination
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure records are compliant with policy and regulation
• Follow Health & Safety, Fire, and safeguarding procedures and complete risk assessments

Home Environment

• Carry out cooking, cleaning, and other home-making tasks
• Involve young people in daily living activities appropriate to their age and ability

Personal Development

• Attend supervision, appraisals, training, and staff meetings
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to continuous professional development
• Promote equality, diversity, and equality of opportunity

Additional Duties

• Participate in the on-call rota
• Provide cover for sickness and holidays
• Support the Deputy Manager as required

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children & Young People (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years experience working with children and young people in a residential children's setting
• Experience leading shifts within residential childcare
• Experience of care planning and statutory reviews
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Strong experience in monitoring, recording, and report writing
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to work a 24/7 rota, including sleep‑ins and weekends

Safeguarding Commitment

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS, references and safer recruitment checks.>

Job Type: Full-time