Senior Residential Care Worker

Amnis Education is currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing residential care provider, seeking a Senior Residential Care Worker to join their dedicated team in Chorley.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Care Worker ready to step into a senior role, or an existing Senior looking for genuine career progression within a supportive and expanding organisation.

About the Role

You will play a key role in supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, ensuring they receive high-quality, consistent, and nurturing care within a safe residential setting.

Working as part of a strong, multidisciplinary team, you will help create a stable and supportive environment that promotes positive outcomes and long-term development for each young person.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and guide the care team to meet the individual needs of young people
• Deliver direct, therapeutic support to children and young people
• Work collaboratively with external professionals to achieve the best outcomes
• Provide supervision and support to staff in line with regulatory standards
• Lead and contribute to Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings (Clinical & Education)
• Support the Deputy and Registered Manager in achieving service objectives
• Uphold safeguarding standards and promote a positive, nurturing environment

Requirements

• Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (essential)
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience (essential)
• Minimum 1 year experience supporting young people in residential care (essential)
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Minimum age: 21 years

Desirable:

• Level 5 in Residential Child Care
• DBS on the Update Service

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary including sleep-in payments (£65 per sleep, approx. 2 per week)
• Overtime premium rates
• Structured rota (typically 2 days on, 4 days off)
• Comprehensive induction & ongoing training
• Fully funded Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
• Clear progression pathway to Deputy Manager / Registered Manager
• Pension scheme & health/wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free meals on shift
• Access to 200+ training courses
• DBS paid for
• Generous annual leave (217.5 hours inclusive of bank holidays)