Team Leader Children's Residential

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker – Manchester

Salary: Competitive | Location: Manchester | Contract: Temp to Perm (3–4 Months) | Hourly rate before transitioning to Salaried 

About the Role

We are recruiting for experienced and passionate Senior Children's Residential Support Workers to join a children's residential home in Manchester on a temporary to permanent basis. The role is initially offered on a temporary contract of 3–4 months, with a view to transitioning into a permanent position for the right candidate.

In this senior role, you will play a key part in providing high-quality, trauma-informed care to young people, supporting their emotional, social, and developmental needs within a safe and nurturing environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, high-quality care and support to young people in a residential setting in line with Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015
• Act as a positive role model and mentor to both young people and junior support workers
• Lead and support shifts in the absence of the Deputy Manager, ensuring the smooth running of the home
• Develop, implement, and review individual care plans, risk assessments, and placement plans in collaboration with the wider care team
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people, promoting their independence, self-esteem, and wellbeing
• Support young people with daily living activities including education, appointments, activities, and personal care where required
• Record and maintain accurate, contemporaneous case notes, incident reports, and other documentation to the required standard
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, supervisions, and multi-agency meetings including LAC reviews and EHCP meetings where appropriate
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people in line with local and national safeguarding procedures
• Support and mentor junior colleagues, sharing best practice and contributing to a positive team culture

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) — this is a mandatory requirement and applications without this qualification cannot be considered
• Full UK driving licence
• Proven experience working in a children's residential care setting
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and Ofsted standards
• Strong communication, recording, and report-writing skills
• Ability to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins as required

Important – Right to Work

All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate during the temporary period
• Clear pathway to permanent employment for the right candidate
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people

If you hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, have a full UK driving licence, and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today.