Senior Residential Childrens Worker

Homes for Support; Crewe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring children's support organization in Crewe seeks an experienced Residential Children's Worker to join their team as a Team Leader. This role involves providing trauma-informed care and leading a team to support children aged 5-18 with emotional and behavioral needs. Applicants must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and have prior experience. The position offers a competitive salary up to £33,108 and various benefits including bonuses, free meals, and medical insurance.

Benefits

Monetary bonus for joining with Level 3 Diploma

Access to a company pool car

Free meals during shifts

Discounts on gyms, retail & leisure

Private medical & dental insurance

Compassionate pay and sick pay

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare is essential.
• Strong commitment to child-centred therapeutic care.
• Ability to support educational routines and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, consistent care based on safeguarding and therapeutic practices.
• Lead shifts, supervise colleagues, and model best practices.
• Support home operations, including logs, reports, and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Confidence in managing challenging situations

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Were looking for an experienced Residential Childrens Worker to join one of our Ofsted-registered Therapeutic Childrens Homes in Crewe as an inspiring Team Leader.

At Homes for Support you’ll be part of a growing team that provides nurturing trauma-informed care to children and young people aged 5‑18 with emotional and behavioural needs.

As a key member of our team you’ll guide and support your shift team while creating safe structured environments where children can thrive.

What makes this role exciting

• You’ll lead daily practice and guide a team delivering outstanding care
• You’ll work closely with the Home Manager building skills to step up in their absence
• You’ll be part of a passionate team supported by the nearby Head Office & Training Centre
• You’ll develop professionally with access to continuous training and leadership pathways

What you’ll be doing :

Providing warm consistent care in line with safeguarding & therapeutic practices

Supporting education routines and emotional development

Promoting life skills cooking budgeting independence

Leading shifts supervising colleagues and role‑modeling best practice

Supporting home operations logs reports and regulatory compliance

Working closely with families social workers and external partners

What you’ll bring :

• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent)
• Previous experience in residential childcare
• Strong communication teamwork and leadership skills
• Confidence in managing challenging situations and supporting complex needs
• A real commitment to child-centred therapeutic care

What you’ll get in return :

Monetary Bonus for joining our team with a Diploma Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Salary up to £33,108 (incl. 10 shifts 10 sleep‑ins / month)

Free meals during shifts

Access to a company pool car

Discounts on gyms retail & leisure

Private medical & dental insurance cash‑back scheme

Bonus schemes monthly rewards & staff events

Compassionate Pay Sick Pay & Wellbeing Programme

Shift Pattern :

2 days on 4 days off (10 shifts / 10 sleep‑ins per month)

Includes 14 days annual leave per year under the pattern.

Ready to take the next step in your childcare career

Apply now or share with someone who would be perfect!