Job Description:
Senior Residential Support Worker – £16.00/hour + £60 Per Sleep-In
Location: Manchester
Shifts: 10 AM – 10:30 AM (including sleep-in duties) | 10 shifts per month
Join Our Team at Holden Knight
Are you a compassionate, reliable, and experienced support worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Holden Knight is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to provide high-quality care and support for children with complex needs and challenging behaviours in solo placements.
No two days are the same, and in this role, you’ll play a key part in creating a stable, nurturing environment where young people can grow and thrive at their own pace.
Key responsibilities
- Support young people in a safe, homely and nurturing environment.
- Be a positive role model in the life of the young person in your care.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
- Engage and support young people who present with behaviour that may be challenging.
- Promote independence and personal development.
- Be creative in introducing new activities and opportunities for young people in your care.
- Manage daily routines and activities.
- Ensure all records are clear, accurate, and professionally maintained.
- Promote a caring, inclusive, and culturally respectful environment.
- Understand trauma and how this can impact on the young people in our care.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: Previous experience in residential childcare.
- Qualifications: A relevant qualification (Level 3 in Residential Childcare).
- Skills: Organised and able to work under pressure. Be able to support young people in a nurturing and compassionate way.
- Knowledge: Good understanding of legislation relating to Children’s Homes.
- Personal: Be able to be creative in the ways that we support young people – have a “can do” attitude.
- Ethos and values: Can embed a culture of never giving up on our young people, ensuring young people are central to everything that you do. Be inspirational and value young people for who they are.
- Additional Requirement: A valid UK driving licence is a bonus but not essential.
Working at Holden Knight
We are committed to delivering outstanding care to young people in therapeutic solo placements. Our approach is centred on stability, trust, and personal development — for both our young people and our staff.
- A supportive and professional working environment
- Ongoing training, including opportunities to work towards NVQ Level 5
- Structured supervision and continuous professional development
- The chance to influence outcomes and shape the future of a new provision
Employee benefits
· Welcome Bonus: Welcome bonus of £250 awarded after successful completion of probation.
· Free DBS Check: Initial cost of £52.50 for the DBS check paid for by HKH.
· Employee Referral Bonus: A referral bonus of £250 will be provided upon the referred employee's contract signing, subject to the successful completion of probation.
· Bike Purchase Scheme: Employees will be able to sign up for the Cycle to Scheme and select a bike, with deductions from their gross pay (salary sacrifice).
· Private Health Scheme: Implementation into with costs shared 50/50. Bupa will be the selected provider, with costs varying based on individual circumstances.
· Free Meals, Snacks, and Drinks
· Celebratory Meals for Outstanding: Celebratory meals for teams rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
· Additional Annual Leave: 24 days of annual leave, with an additional day per year accrued up to 5 years. Additionally, we have added for employees to take their birthday off. Total 30 days on their 5 years of service. Candidate is given their birthday off as an additional annual leave.
Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding
Holden Knight is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and relevant safeguarding training.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're looking to grow your career in a supportive and progressive team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your residential care journey.
Take the next step in your career with Holden Knight! To apply or to request the full job description, contact: [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Experience:
- EBD : 2 year (required)
- Senior Residential : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
INDALL
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Driver with Licence
- NVQ/ Diploma Level 3 or 4 (Childrens Qualification)
Experience:
- Childrens Residential Home EBD: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
