Senior Residential Support Worker - Lea Wood Cottage

Hexagon Care Services Ltd; Kendal; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in Service (4x salary)

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash - Health Cash Plan

Blue Light Card

Long Service Payments

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ofsted outstanding bonus payment

Job summary

Hexagon Care Services Ltd is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker for Lea Wood Cottage Children’s Homes in Kendal, Cumbria. The role involves supporting young people, safeguarding, and working with the therapy team to create a safe, nurturing home environment.

The position requires a minimum of 12 months’ experience in a children’s residential setting, a genuine passion for helping young people, and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in a children’s residential home.
• Passion for safeguarding and empowering young people.
• Ability to lead by example and share best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in daily activities and routines.
• Manage challenging behaviours with support from senior staff.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment and ensure young people feel heard.
• Collaborate with psychologists and therapy team on boundaries and strategies.

Skills

Safeguarding

Leadership

Behaviour management

Team motivation

Flexibility

Education

Residential care qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Lea Wood Cottage Children’s Home – Kendal, Cumbria
Hours: 40.5 hours per week
Salary: £31,675 - £35,425 (depending on experience and qualifications)*
Earnings: £36,850 - £40,600 (based on 10 sleep ins per month)
Shift Pattern: Currently 1 shift on, 2 shifts off - Possibility of going to 2 shifts on 4 shifts off in November
Shift Times: 09:00 – 23:00 followed by a sleep in and then handover the following day.
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 Lea Wood Cottage Children’s Homes. 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 across both services, 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.

Benefits of Working at Hexagon Care Services:

• Death in Service (4x salary)
• Free, on-site parking
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash- Health Cash Plan
• Blue Light Card
• Long Service Payments
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ofsted outstanding bonus payment

*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.

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. If you are applying to 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.