Senior Residential Support Worker (Children's Home)

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to support children and young people in a residential home. The ideal candidate will be resilient, caring, and passionate about making a difference. Responsibilities include building relationships, leading shifts, and ensuring a safe environment. The role offers clear progression to management and various benefits, including performance bonuses and extensive leave.

Benefits

£50 per sleep-in

Clear progression to management

Ofsted performance bonuses

Long-service awards

Up to £500 recognition awards

224 hours annual leave

3.5 extra days leave

MediCash

Company pension scheme

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare.
• Aged 22 or over to meet Ofsted regulations.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people.
• Lead shifts and provide guidance to the care team.
• Promote education and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Resilience

Caring

Passion for helping young people

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People Workforce

Tools

Full manual UK driving licence

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home

Salary: £32,096 - £34,800 inclusive of sleep-ins
Location: Stoke ST7
Hours: Full-time

Looking to take the next step in your residential childcare career?
We’re looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team, supporting children and young people in a home that’s focused on making a real, lasting difference.

If you’re resilient, caring, and passionate about helping young people thrive, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What we’re looking for:

• Aged 22 or over (to meet Ofsted regulations)
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People Workforce
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare
• A full manual UK driving licence

Your role as a Senior Support Worker:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people
• Be a positive role model, helping children build confidence and independence
• Support children who may require high levels of care and supervision
• Lead shifts and provide guidance to the care team
• Ensure placement plans, rotas, risk assessments and safeguarding protocols are followed
• Promote education, emotional wellbeing, and a safe, supportive environment

What we offer you:

• £50 per sleep-in
• Clear progression to management with our Passport to Manage programme (Level 5 training)
• Ofsted performance bonuses – £100 for ‘Good’, £200 for ‘Outstanding’ outcomes
• Long-service awards – £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years), £600 (10 years)
• Up to £500 recognition awards for outstanding work
• 224 hours annual leave, rising to 248 hours after 4 years
• 3.5 extra days leave for birthday, volunteering, health & wellbeing, and festive celebrations
• MediCash – cashback for dental, optical, physio and other wellbeing services
• Company pension scheme
• A supportive, inclusive working environment built on the ethos of “Potential Not Perfection”

If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people and grow your career in a rewarding, supportive setting — we want to hear from you. Contact Kat at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 01772 208964 or email your CV to [e-mail]