Senior Residential Support Worker

Brook Street Social Care; Pendlebury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Manchester seeks a Senior Support Worker for a 2 bedded children’s residential home. This full-time role involves leading a team, ensuring high-quality care, and supporting young people with emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBD). Candidates should hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and have relevant experience. The position offers competitive salary and opportunities for continuous training and development.

Benefits

Continuous training and professional development

Supportive leadership

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior or team leader role within a children’s residential setting.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff.
• Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met.
• Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Support Worker - 2 bedded Children’s Residential Home

Location: Manchester

Salary: £27,144 - £36,192 per annum, plus £52 per sleep

Hours: Full‑time, Permanent

Shifts: 3 x 12 hour shifts – plus sleeps

Successful Senior Residential Support Worker candidates can choose between a 36 hour, 40 hour or 48 hour permanent contract.

Brook Street Social Care, in proud partnership with a respected children’s residential care provider in Manchester, is recruiting for experienced and dedicated Senior Residential Support Workers to join their compassionate and expanding team.

About the Role

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with EBD needs in a safe, children centred and structured environment. You will offer support with a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff
• Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met
• Support the development and implementation of individual care plans
• Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Be part of the on‑call rota and cover shifts when required

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – essential
• Previous experience in a senior or team leader role within a children’s residential setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for making a difference in young people’s lives
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑in shifts
• Driver with access to own car

What’s On Offer

• Continuous training and professional development
• Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways
• A chance to work for an organisation that truly values its staff and the children they care for

Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference?

Apply today with Brook Street Social Care for more information.