Job Description

Residential Senior Support Worker - Children's Home (EBD)
Location: Farnworth
Salary: Days 13ph, Nights 13.20ph, Sleep-in 70 per night
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, mixed shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins)

Are you an experienced residential childcare professional looking to take the next step towards leadership? This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-quality children's residential service supporting young people aged 8-16yrs with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

About the Role:
As a Senior, you'll play a key role in the daily running of the home, supporting the Registered Manager to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people. You'll lead and mentor staff, promote a nurturing and structured environment, and act as a role model in line with Ofsted and safeguarding standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Support management in the day-to-day running of the home, including staff supervision, rota management and performance support. Promote a safe, caring a nd homely environment for young people. Support care planning, risk assessments and daily record keeping. Lead by example and help develop staff through coaching and guidance. Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times. Build positive relationships with young people, families and professionals. Work flexibly across a 24/7 rota, including sleep-ins.
Requirements:

Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent). Experience working with young people with EBD in a residential setting. Previous supervisory or senior support experience. Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills. Full UK driving licence. Willingness to work shifts, including sleep-ins and occasional lone working.
What's on Offer:

Competitive salary with additional sleep-in payments. Ongoing training and development. Supportive, values-led team culture. Opportunities for progression into Deputy Manager and beyond.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Cycle to work scheme Free parking Transport links
Work Location: In person