Senior Residential Support Worker - Green Lane

Hexagon Care Services; Wyke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national residential care provider is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker for their Green Lane Children’s Home in Wyke. This role requires at least 12 months of experience in children's residential care and a passion for supporting young people. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a nurturing environment and managing challenging behaviours. Benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and various perks like free parking and an employee assistance program.

Benefits

Death in Service (4x salary)

Free, on-site parking

Electric vehicle scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

GP Hero access

Blue Light Card

Long Service Payments

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ofsted outstanding bonus payment

Pension

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for safeguarding and inspiring young people.
• Ability to lead by example and share best practices.
• 12+ months experience in a children's residential home.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in activities like cooking and appointments.
• Manage challenging behaviours effectively and professionally.
• Create a nurturing environment for children.

Skills

Safeguarding

Motivating young people

Experience with challenging behaviour

Flexibility for shifts

Education

Relevant qualification in residential support

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title : Senior Residential Support Worker

Home : Green Lane – 2 Bedded Children’s Home

Location : Wyke, Bradford

Hours : 40.5 hours per week

Salary : £30,500 - £34,100 (depending on experience and qualifications) *

Earnings : £35,675 - £39,275 (based on 10 sleep ins per month)

Annual Leave Entitlement : 251.1 hours

About Hexagon Care

Hexagon Care Services is a national provider of residential care, education, and therapy for young people. With over 80 homes and schools across England, we collaborate closely with local authorities to provide specialised services, including therapeutic care, crisis intervention, and support for children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Our mission is to offer safe, stable environments where young people can build resilience and develop skills for a brighter future.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Green Lane Children’s Home. This role is perfect for someone with at least 12 months’ experience in a children’s residential home, who is passionate about making a real impact. Working alongside an experienced and supportive management team, you’ll play a key role in creating a positive, nurturing home environment where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered.

Key Responsibilities

• Support young people in a range of activities, including cooking, cleaning, outings, and taking part in games and appointments.
• Manage challenging behaviours effectively and professionally, with support from senior staff and therapeutic services.
• Create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for young people, ensuring they feel heard and valued.
• Collaborate with psychologists and the therapy team to establish appropriate boundaries and strategies for supporting the children in your care.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for safeguarding, motivating, and inspiring young people.
• Ability to demonstrate and lead by example, sharing best practices with your team.
• Experience with challenging behaviour, with the ability to handle such situations calmly and professionally.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• 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, although not essential. Please contact our recruitment team if you have experience but are not qualified and want to ask any questions.

Benefits of Working at Hexagon Care Services

• Death in Service (4x salary)
• Free, on-site parking
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to GP Hero
• Blue Light Card
• Long Service Payments
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ofsted outstanding bonus payment
• Pension

Please note the 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.

What Our Ofsted Inspection Says

“The manager leads by example and is an extremely positive role model.”

“One parent said, ‘My child feels the staff are like a second family to them.’”

“Leaders and managers empower staff to develop their knowledge and skills.”

Additional Information

Please note, Hexagon Care Services does not hold a sponsorship licence and as such we are unable to support any candidates who do not already have right to work. This is a permanent position, if you have right to work but with an expiry date, we are more than welcome to receive your application but please note you would only be eligible for an interim contract linked to your RTW expiry.

All hiring managers at Hexagon Care Services are trained by safer recruitment consortium accredited trainers, and all positions in regulated activity with children will be required to undergo safer recruitment and onboarding checks prior to commencement. This will include an enhanced DBS and/or children’s barred list check.