Children's Residential Senior Support Worker
Location: Minsterley, SY5
Salary: Up to £37,154.00 per annum
Hours: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours/week)
Shift Pattern: Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and an average of two sleep-ins per week (included in salary)
Sleep-In Rate: £55 per sleep-in (included in total salary package)
Voluntary Overtime Available
Make a Lasting Impact with Your Chapter
At Your Chapter, we are a specialist provider of residential care and education, dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and young people who have experienced complex trauma and abuse.
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a key leadership role within one of our therapeutic homes, helping to shape a safe, nurturing environment where children can begin to heal and thrive.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Senior Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading by Example: Supporting the team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care
- Day-to-Day Support: Assisting children with routines such as personal care, meals, and activities
- Mentoring Staff: Guiding junior team members, sharing knowledge, and supporting development
- Emotional and Behavioural Support: Helping children regulate emotions and manage challenges
- Promoting Learning: Supporting education, skill-building, and personal growth
- Maintaining Records: Ensuring accurate documentation and contributing to care planning
- Creating a Safe Home: Helping maintain a positive, safe, and structured environment
Every day offers new opportunities to make a real and lasting difference in a child’s life — and as a senior team member, you’ll help lead the way.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking individuals who are:
Experienced: Skilled in residential childcare and confident in a leadership role
- Caring and Compassionate: Genuinely motivated to help young people heal and grow
- Resilient and Reliable: Able to manage emotional challenges with professionalism
- Team-Focused: Collaborative, supportive, and able to work positively with others
- Organised and Proactive: Able to lead shifts and delegate tasks when needed
- Flexible: Willing to work evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts
What We Require
- Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Children & Young People
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Previous experience working in a residential childcare setting
What We Offer
- Award-Winning Provider: Join an organisation that’s recognised for excellence in the sector (check out our social media for photos and updates!)
- Comprehensive Training: Access to continuous professional development and the opportunity to grow through our Leadership Development Programme
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our Simply Health cashback scheme for dental, optical, and health services
- Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for personal and work-related issues
- Holidays: 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Length of Service Award: Celebrate your milestones with us
- Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn up to £1,000 for referring a colleague
If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take the next step in your career, apply now! We'd be happy to arrange a phone call to discuss the role in more detail.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Learn more about us:
Check out our website to learn more about our amazing team:
Your Chapter – Changing children’s life stories
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and treated with dignity and respect.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,619.00-£37,154.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Manual Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
