Senior Residential Support Worker

Sgs-Care-Ltd; Accrington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced sleep-in pay

Loyalty bonus

Staff attendance bonus

Ofsted outcome bonus

Refer-a-friend bonus

Meals on shift

Company pension

Casual dress

On-site parking

Job summary

SGS-Care-Ltd is seeking a Senior/Team Leader for a therapeutic children''s home in Accrington. You will supervise staff, act as Key Worker, contribute to care planning, and support children and young people with emotional and challenging behaviours.

The role requires Level 4 qualification or progress toward it, a driving licence, and at least 1 year in residential care. Enhanced sleep-in pay and various bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Practitioner qualification or actively working towards.
• Driving licence required.
• Minimum 1 year in children''s residential care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct staff in the managers'' absence.
• Act as Key Worker for designated young people.
• Contribute to assessments, care plans and reviews.
• Help develop strategies for managing challenging behaviour.
• Administer medication (training provided).
• Keep thorough records and liaise with external agencies.
• Support induction of new colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner

Job description

Job Title: Senior / Team Leader

Location: Accrington, Lancashire

Salary: £29,000 – £36,550 per annum, plus enhanced sleep-in pay averaging £3,300 per annum

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 2 x 14-hour shifts (8am – 10pm), each followed by a sleep‑in, then 3 days off, on a 5‑week rolling rota. Overtime available.

Employment Type: Full‑time

Sleep‑ins: One sleep‑in after each shift, paid at an enhanced rate

Service: Therapeutic Children's Home

Service Users: Children and young people with emotional and challenging behaviours (EBD)

Qualifications Required: Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (completed or actively working towards). Driving licence required, with access to your own vehicle for work‑related travel desirable.

Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in children's residential care (essential)

The Home:
A new therapeutic children's home, offering a real chance to help shape the home from the very start.

Who we are looking for:
A vibrant, energetic and caring Senior who wants to be part of something genuinely rewarding. Reporting to the Registered Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering care and support to children and young people with emotional and challenging behaviours, helping them reach their potential in line with ordinary life principles. You will supervise and direct staff in the managers' absence, delegate to and monitor Residential Child Care Workers, act as Key Worker for designated young people, contribute to assessments, care plans and reviews, help develop strategies for managing challenging behaviour, support young people's social, educational and recreational activities, administer medication (following training), keep thorough records, work with external agencies and support the induction of new colleagues.

You will bring the ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong knowledge of emotional and challenging behaviours and/or learning difficulties, a respectful, person‑centred approach, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to engage well with young people, families, colleagues and other professionals, along with a commitment to ongoing development. Self‑motivation, adaptability, integrity and a commitment to equality and diversity are essential; a flexible, innovative approach, familiarity with care planning systems and strong decision‑making skills are desirable.

Who you will be working for:
Company type/size: A small therapeutic children's home provider based in the North West, led by a management team with over 30 years' experience of working with children and young people in care
Future plans: Expanding its services and growing the team

Why this home & company:
Training / qualifications: Mandatory training, including training to administer medication
Benefits:

• Enhanced sleep‑in rate (averaging £3,300 per annum)
• loyalty bonus of up to £500
• staff attendance bonus every 6 months
• Ofsted outcome bonus
• refer‑a‑friend scheme paying up to £400
• meals covered on shift
• company pension
• casual dress and on‑site parking

Ethos: Therapeutic and person‑centred, with a commitment to giving every child in their care a loving home
Culture: A close‑knit, supportive team of professionals who are passionate about what they do, with colleagues encouraged to contribute ideas for improving their role and the service

Individuals with only CQC experience and / or who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered.

Sponsorship is not available.

For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: [e-mail]