Senior Residential Support Worker

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Residential Support Worker in Salford and Stockport. This role involves guiding and mentoring staff while supporting children with emotional needs. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and particularly strong experience with vulnerable children. The position provides pay of £13.50 per hour and additional incentives for sleep-in shifts, with clear pathways to management for driven individuals.

Benefits

Ongoing leadership training

Fast-track opportunities into management roles

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting vulnerable children.
• Confident in making decisions and handling safeguarding concerns.
• Approachable and focused on positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Act as shift leader and set expectations for junior staff.
• Support Registered Manager with compliance and team development.
• Build trusting relationships with children aged 8-18.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Relationship Building

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)

Job description

Location: Salford & Stockport
Salary: £13.50 per hour + £50 per sleep-in
Hours: 2 on / 4 off rota | Approx. 160 hours per month
Driver’s Licence: Preferred but not essential
Requirement: NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) – Essential

Are you ready to step up into a leadership role in children’s residential care?
We’re recruiting for a Senior Residential Support Worker to help guide, mentor and support a team within a nurturing home for children with emotional and behavioural needs in Salford and Stockport. This is an incredible opportunity to take the next step in your care career with a clear pathway to management.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Acting as a shift leader, setting the tone and expectations for junior staff
  
  
• Supporting the Registered Manager with compliance, team development, and safeguarding
  
  
• Building strong and trusting relationships with children aged 8–18
  
  
• Contributing to care planning, behaviour management and incident reporting
  
  
• Ensuring a homely, therapeutic environment where children can grow and thrive
  
  

What’s on Offer:

• £13.50 per hour + £50 per sleep
  
  
• 2 on / 4 off rota with 160 hours/month
  
  
• Ongoing leadership and safeguarding training
  
  
• Fast-track opportunities into Deputy or Registered Manager roles
  
  
• A passionate and professional team who truly care
  
  

About You:

• Must hold NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
  
  
• Strong experience working in a support role with vulnerable children
  
  
• Confident leading a team, making decisions, and handling safeguarding concerns
  
  
• Approachable, calm, and focused on positive outcomes
  
  
• A driver’s licence is preferred but not essential
  
  

If you’ve got the skills, heart, and leadership mindset – this is the perfect next step in your career.