Senior Residential Support Worker

Sgscare; Winsford; On-site; GBP 34,650 - 42,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Supportive management team

Competitive sleep-in payments

Job summary

Sgscare in Winsford is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader to support children and young people aged 11–17 in a nurturing environment. The role involves leading shifts, maintaining safeguarding standards, and fostering positive outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and have experience in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home. This permanent position offers competitive salary, sleep-in payments, and clear career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or capable Residential Support Worker ready to progress.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support colleagues.
• Maintain safeguarding standards.
• Help young people achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Experience in Ofsted Registered Children's Home

Leadership skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader – Children's Residential

Location: Winsford

Salary & Package

Annual Salary: £38,500 per annum (including approximately 10 sleep‑ins per month)

Hourly Rate: £16.00 per hour

Sleep‑ins: Approximately 10 per month at £65 per sleep

Working Pattern: 2 on / 4 off (condensed shifts)

Employment Type: Permanent

Service

Service: Children's Residential Home

Service Users: Children & Young People aged 11–17 years

Qualifications Required

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Experience Required

Previous experience working within an Ofsted Registered Children's Home supporting children and young people.

The Home

An established children's residential home supporting young people aged 11–17. The service provides a safe, structured and nurturing environment where children are supported to develop emotional resilience, independence, social skills, and overall well‑being.

Who we are looking for

• An experienced Senior Residential Support Worker looking for their next challenge, or
• A capable Residential Support Worker ready to progress into a Team Leader position.

You will be confident leading shifts, supporting colleagues, maintaining safeguarding standards, and helping young people achieve positive outcomes.

Who you will be working for

Our client is an established independent children's residential provider committed to delivering high‑quality care and supporting both young people and staff to succeed.

Why join this company?

• Stable, supportive management team
• Well‑established organisation
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Positive working culture with ongoing support
• Competitive sleep‑in payments

Progression

Clear progression opportunities into Deputy Manager and Registered Manager positions.

Training & Development

Comprehensive induction together with ongoing training and professional development.

Ethos

The service focuses on empowering children and young people to develop their social, emotional, independence and functional skills, enabling them to build resilience and achieve positive long‑term outcomes.

Culture

Supportive, child‑focused and team‑oriented, with an emphasis on consistency, development and delivering high‑quality care.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is not available.

Please do not apply if:

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have access to a car.
• You only hold a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (this is not considered equivalent).
• Your experience is limited to Healthcare, NHS, CQC, Supported Living or Nursery settings.
• You require sponsorship or are currently on a visa requiring sponsorship.

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