Senior Residential Support Worker (Children’s Residential Home) – South Manchester
Salary: £14.00–£15.00 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Sleep-In Rate: £45.00 per sleep-in (paid in addition to hourly rate)
Location: South Manchester
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5–40 hours per week
Positions Available: 3
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Are you an experienced Residential Support Worker looking for your next opportunity in children's residential care?
We are recruiting 3 Senior Residential Support Workers to join our dedicated team in a nurturing children's home in South Manchester, supporting young people aged 5–16 years with emotional and behavioural needs.
This is an opportunity to be part of a service that prioritises stability, therapeutic care, positive relationships, and outstanding outcomes for children and young people. If you are passionate about helping young people overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- £14.00–£15.00 per hour
- £45.00 per sleep-in (paid separately)
- Full induction and specialist training
- Funded qualifications and career progression opportunities
- Supportive leadership and management team
- Pension scheme
- Employee wellbeing and mental health support
- Referral bonus programme
- Casual dress
- Ongoing professional development
The Role
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care and support within the home. You will help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where children feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day care, supervision, and emotional support to children and young people.
- Build positive, professional relationships with young people.
- Support care plans, placement plans, and risk assessments.
- Promote emotional wellbeing, independence, resilience, and life skills.
- Support young people with education, appointments, family contact, and activities.
- Use positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.
- Complete accurate daily records, reports, and documentation.
- Work collaboratively with social workers, schools, health professionals, and families.
- Act as a positive role model and advocate for young people.
- Participate in a rota including evenings, weekends, waking nights, and sleep-ins where required.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience within a children's residential care setting or similar specialist care environment.
- Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.
- Calm, resilient, and child-focused approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment process.
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Children & Young People's Workforce, or Health & Social Care.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and emotional dysregulation.
- Experience supporting children with EBD, ADHD, or attachment difficulties.
- Full UK driving licence.
Safer Recruitment
This role is subject to safer recruitment procedures including an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List, satisfactory references, employment history checks, and verification of identity and right to work in the UK.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Apply Today
Submit your CV through Indeed. Interviews will be arranged as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,400.00-£33,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
