Senior Residential Childcare Worker in North West

Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Location: Stalybridge, SK15 or Salford, M44
Salary: £15.50 per hour
Employment type: Full-time
Working pattern: 1 day on, 2 days off - averaging approximately 10 working days per month

About the Role

A leadership opportunity that makes a real difference to children and young people.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Residential Childcare Worker to help create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment for children and young people.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in residential childcare who is ready to take on greater responsibility, lead shifts and support colleagues to deliver consistently high standards of care.

You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the home, leading by example and helping children feel safe, valued and supported to achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Build trusting relationships with children through consistent, compassionate and respectful care.

Support daily routines, including education, meals, activities, emotional wellbeing and personal development.

Provide a calm and reliable presence during challenging situations, using appropriate approaches to support children's individual needs.

Lead shifts and coordinate the team to ensure the safe and effective running of the home.

Support, guide and motivate colleagues, modelling good practice and promoting a positive team culture.

Oversee medication processes, risk assessments, care documentation and key records in line with policies and procedures.

Ensure safeguarding procedures, care plans and relevant standards are followed.

Promote education, independence, wellbeing and the development of practical life skills.

Help maintain a welcoming, structured and homely environment where children can thrive.

Communicate effectively with colleagues and relevant professionals to support children's care and development.

About You

You will have experience working in residential childcare or a comparable setting, alongside the confidence and commitment to take a leadership role within a care team.

You will ideally demonstrate:

A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Experience supporting children with complex needs or challenging behaviour.

The ability to lead shifts, organise workloads and support colleagues.

Strong communication, recording and organisational skills.

Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

A sound understanding of safeguarding and good care practice.

A full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential).

A Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People or Residential Childcare, or an equivalent qualification, is required.

Training and Career Development

Fully funded Level 4 or Level 5 qualification pathways.

Structured induction, regular supervision and ongoing coaching.

Continued professional development and opportunities for career progression.

Support to strengthen leadership skills and progress within children's residential care.

Opportunities to increase earnings through overtime and further development.

Salary and Benefits

£15.50 per hour.

£1,000 welcome bonus: £500 upon successful completion of induction and £500 upon successful completion of probation.

1 day on, 2 days off, averaging approximately 10 working days per month.

Paid overtime at £14.50 per hour, as advertised.

Sleep-ins available as required, paid at £75 per night.

Sleep-in allowance paid during annual leave, subject to the applicable arrangements.

Two additional days of annual leave each year, increasing to three after the first year and four after the second year of employment.

Cash health plan, employee recognition, long-service awards and access to a staff crisis fund.

Ongoing training and opportunities to progress your career.

Safer Recruitment

Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including right-to-work, identity and DBS checks where applicable. A charge of up to £74.70 may apply, with eligible costs refundable following completion of induction.

The £1,000 welcome bonus is subject to terms and conditions. The bonus may be reclaimed on a pro-rata basis if an employee voluntarily leaves or is dismissed for misconduct within 12 months of their start date.

If you are an experienced residential childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to lead by example, support your colleagues and make a lasting difference to children's lives.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.