Senior Residential Support Worker - Aidenswood

TN United Kingdom; Congleton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker for their new children's home in Congleton. This role offers a unique opportunity to support young people in achieving their best while creating a safe and nurturing environment. You will work alongside a skilled management team, engaging in a variety of tasks from cooking to managing challenging behaviors. With a focus on personal development and support, this position promises a fulfilling career helping children in care thrive. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on young lives.

Benefits

Free qualification in residential childcare

Progressive increases in pay based on performance

30 days holiday per annum

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Increased annual leave for 100% attendance

Monthly prize draws

Additional payment for long service

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a residential home for children is essential.
• Having a relevant qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to achieve their very best in a residential setting.
• Create a positive, relaxed home environment for children in care.

Skills

Experience in residential care for children

Managing challenging behaviours

Cooking and cleaning

Engaging in activities and games

Education

Relevant qualification in residential childcare

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Senior Residential Support Worker - Aidenswood, Congleton

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Client:

Hexagon Care Services

Location:

Congleton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Summary

Job title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Congleton
Home Name : Aidenswood
Salary: £29,000 - £32,525 Depending on Experience
Hours : 40.5 per week
Shift Pattern : 1 shift on, 2 shifts off (Shifts start at 10am followed by a sleep in finishing the following day at 10:45am)

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Residential Support Worker for our children’s home in Congleton. This is a great opportunity to join our new children’s home, learning from an experienced, skilled management team of like-minded individuals who share a passion for giving children in care the very best support.

No two days will be the same supporting young people to achieve their very best. You will have a varied array of tasks whilst on shift; everything from cooking & cleaning, taking part in activities and games, taking Young People out to appointments/meetings, managing challenging behaviours, or even sitting and watching TV with the Young People.

We aim to create a positive, relaxed home environment where the young people feel safe, supported & listened to. You will be inducted by our industry-leading, award-winning learning & development team, and guided in your role by more senior staff members, including psychologists/therapy team to establish appropriate boundaries, manage behaviours effectively and nurture the young people in your care towards positive futures.

Experience of working in a residential home for children is essential for the role (minimum of 12 months experience). Having a relevant qualification is advantageous but not essential. Please contact our recruitment team if you have experience but are not qualified and want to ask any questions.

What you’ll get in return as a Senior Residential Support Worker at Hexagon Care Services

• Free qualification in residential childcare (if you don’t already have it)
• Progressive increases in pay based on performance
• 30 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Increased annual leave for 100% attendance
• Monthly prize draws
• Additional payment for long service

*Please note above figures are based on holding an equivalent qualification. If you do not have this qualification but have the 12+ months experience working specifically in a children's home, please do get in contact with us.

Please note: Hexagon Care Services does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot support candidates requiring sponsorship. All hiring managers are trained by safer recruitment consortium accredited trainers, and all positions in regulated activity with children will undergo safer recruitment and onboarding checks prior to commencement.