Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Services

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Senior Residential Support Worker to join their team in Manchester. This role involves leading shifts in a two-bedded home for young people aged 12-17, focusing on those with emotional and behavioral difficulties. You will work collaboratively with social workers and other practitioners to deliver tailored support, fostering positive relationships and empowering young individuals. With a commitment to a restorative approach, you will help guide children towards making their own decisions and achieving positive outcomes. Join a reputable provider dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people and enjoy a fulfilling career path with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Sleep Enhancements

Comprehensive Training

Funded QCF Qualification

Career Pathway for Progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a children's residential home.
• Good knowledge of Children’s Homes regulations (2015).

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and provide emotional support to children.
• Develop partnerships with services and agencies for holistic care.
• Organize stimulating activities for young people.

Skills

Empathy

Conflict Resolution

Collaboration

Positive Role Modelling

Restorative Approach

Education

Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare

Tools

Assessment Tools

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Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Services, Manchester

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Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: c06ff9400b7e

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Posted: 13.04.2025

Expiry Date: 28.05.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Services
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £32,240 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Next Steps: Apply now or contact Shrushti at Liquid Personnel on 0203 868 3660

About the role:
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Residential Support Worker in the Manchester area. You will be joining a two-bedded home for young people with backgrounds of EBD and CSE between the ages of 12-17. You will be joining an incredible Children’s Residential Provider, Ofsted rated good.

Their main purpose is to work together with young people to achieve positive outcomes with a restorative approach by showing empathy and understanding, conflict resolution, collaboration, empowerment, and positive role modelling.

Your key responsibilities as the Senior Residential Support Worker:

1. To operate as a shift leader as part of a rota.
2. Work together with social workers, residential staff, and other practitioners to implement practical and emotional support, promoting a strong culture of collaboration built through joint working and a shared vision in supporting the child.
3. Meet the needs of children and young people, using a restorative approach, developing strong relationships to support children to make their own decisions and actively engage.
4. Developing and maintaining strong partnerships with other services, the community, and agencies to deliver a holistic service to children with complex needs.
5. Delivery of specialist interventions and programmes.
6. Contribute to the smooth management of the team and service, including responsibility for rotas, coordinating services, and assisting the Registered/Deputy Manager in the management of the home in all aspects appropriate to the Statement of Purpose of the Home.
7. Work as part of a multi-agency team, assisting in formulating Assessments, Placement Plans, Care Plans, and Pathway Plans (where applicable) for each child or young person and formulate clear aims and objectives as necessary.
8. Act as a key worker to a child and be a positive role model for children and other staff in a range of contexts.
9. Organising, providing, and participating in stimulating activities for young people during their leisure time, which may also include holiday breaks with the children and young people away from the Children’s Home (usually between four to fourteen days).

Minimum Requirements:

1. Hold a Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare.
2. Good knowledge around Children’s Homes regulations (2015), including the quality standards.
3. Hold at least 2 years’ experience within a children’s residential home.
4. Hold a Full UK driving licence.

Benefits:
Annual Leave
Sleep enhancements
Comprehensive training
A funded QCF qualification
A career pathway for progression