Senior Support Worker

JM Workforce Services; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider is seeking a motivated Children’s Senior Support Worker in Rochdale. This full-time position involves leading shifts, ensuring safety, and providing support for children in a residential setting. Candidates should have a Level 3/4 qualification in Residential Childcare and a passion for supporting young people. The role offers competitive pay, sleep-in allowances, and benefits including health and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme

Casual dress

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare preferred.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Clean DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and lead shifts for children's safety.
• Provide leadership and support to care team.
• Communicate daily plans effectively with the team.
• Review care plans and improve service model.

Skills

Leadership and management

Childcare

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 / 4 in Residential Childcare

Job description

JM Workforce Services are currently working with a well-respected and emerging Children’s Social Care provider based in Rochdale to recruit a Children’s Senior Support Worker for a Children’s home.

Please be aware you must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Children’s Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure the highest standards of care for children in a residential setting. The role involves planning and managing shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and providing leadership and support to the care team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and lead shifts, ensuring children are kept safe and engaged.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times.
• Be flexible, consistent, reflective, and creative in your engagement with young people.
• Sleep overnight at the home as required.
• Work flexibly, including office hours, early mornings, late nights, regular weekends, and bank holidays.
• Manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the team regarding daily plans.
• Provide reports and documentation reflecting progress using paperless systems.
• Review care plans and associated documentation.
• Attend staff meetings and proactively develop and improve the service model.
• Act as an advocate for young people while employing a positive parenting model.

Job Requirements

• Level 3 / 4 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Clean DBS
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Clear passion and desire to support children and young people

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: £12.65 - £14.50 per hour
• Sleep‑in allowance (generous remuneration for sleep‑in shifts)

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Expected hours: 40 hours per week plus sleeps

Benefits: Casual dress; health & wellbeing programme; on‑site parking; referral programme.

Schedule: Day shift; Night shift; Overtime.

Experience

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence / Certification

• Driving Licence (essential)
• Level 3 / 4 Residential Childcare or Equivalent (preferred)

Work Location

In person