Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home

Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home

Location: St Helens 
Salary: £14.20 per hour + £50 per sleep-in
Hours: Full-time
Role: Senior Residential Support Worker

We are currently recruiting for experienced Senior Residential Support Workers to join children’s residential homes across St Helens and Wigan.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional who is passionate about supporting children and young people and wants to take the next step in their career.

The role

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care and support to children and young people aged 8–18. You will help create a safe, stable and nurturing environment while supporting young people with their emotional, social and practical development.

You will also take a lead role within the home, supporting the wider staff team and helping to ensure care is delivered in line with individual care plans and safeguarding requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Providing high-quality care and support to children and young people
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and development
• Managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
• Acting as a positive role model
• Supporting staff within the home and providing guidance when required
• Completing accurate records, reports and handovers
• Following safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Working alongside managers and external professionals
• Promoting independence and helping young people develop life skills
• Taking responsibility for the home and young people during shifts when required

About you

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Previous experience working within a children’s residential setting
• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs and/or challenging behaviour
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• A professional and resilient approach
• The confidence to take responsibility and lead by example
• A Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People or equivalent is desirable

What’s on offer?

• £14.20 per hour
• £50 per sleep-in
• Full-time employment
• Opportunity to progress within the organisation
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive working environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people