Senior Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker for a residential children's home. In this full-time role, you will lead a team, ensuring the highest quality of care for young people with emotional and behavioral difficulties. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a passion for making a difference. This position offers a salary of £27,144 - £36,192 per annum, with additional benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Continuous training and professional development

Supportive leadership

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
• 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.
• Support the development and implementation of individual care plans.
• Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Flexibility

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.

Good luck!