Senior Residential Support Worker

Sgscare; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Structured shifts

Training & development

Supportive team

Job summary

Sgscare is seeking a Lead Practitioner for a Children’s Residential Home in Preston. This permanent role involves 8am–11pm rolling shifts (1 on 2 off) with rota-based sleep-ins (£60 per sleep). Salary £32,000–£38,880 based on 160 hours + 11 sleeps per month.

You will support the management team, lead junior staff, and contribute to care planning while ensuring high standards of care. Ongoing training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in a residential setting, including those presenting challenging behaviours.
• Relevant childcare qualification desirable.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist management and lead by example to support junior staff.
• Contribute to care planning and therapeutic care approaches.
• Manage challenging behaviours and collaborate with internal teams and external professionals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisation

Education

Childcare qualification

Job description

Job Title:

Lead Practitioner

Location:

Preston

Salary:

£32,000 – £38,880 (based on 160 hours + 11 sleeps per month)

Hourly Rate:

£14.00 – £15.50

Working Hours / Shift Pattern:

8am – 11pm; 1 on 2 off rolling shift pattern (may vary)

Employment Type:

Permanent

Sleep-ins:

Required on a rota basis, £60 per sleep

Service:

Children’s Residential Home

Service Users:

Children & Young People

Qualifications Required:

Relevant childcare qualification desirable

Experience Required:

Experience working with children and young people in a residential setting, including those presenting challenging behaviours

The Home:

Our client provides a structured, safe, and nurturing environment where children and young people are supported through a therapeutic and integrated approach. The home focuses on promoting positive outcomes, emotional well-being, and development through consistent care and strong professional relationships.

Who we are looking for:

Our client is seeking a committed and experienced Lead Practitioner who is passionate about delivering high-quality care. You will play a key role in supporting the management team, leading by example, and developing junior staff while ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently met.

You will be confident in managing challenging behaviours, contributing to care planning, and working collaboratively with internal teams and external professionals. Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills are essential.

Why this home & company:

This is an opportunity to join a service that places strong emphasis on therapeutic care, staff development, and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. The role offers a balance of hands‑on care, leadership responsibilities, and professional growth.

Progression:

Opportunities to progress into senior and management roles within the organisation.

Training / qualifications:

Ongoing training provided in line with regulatory requirements and professional development pathways.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Sleep-in payments
• Structured shift pattern
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team environment

Ethos:

The service is built around safeguarding, therapeutic care, and promoting the voice and individuality of each child.

Culture:

A collaborative and supportive working environment that values professionalism, respect, and continuous improvement.

Sponsorship is not available.