Senior Residential Support Worker

Senior Support Worker - 2 bedded Children's Residential Home
Location: Leigh, Greater Manchester
Salary: 27,144 - 36,192 per annum, plus 52 per sleep
Hours: Full-time, Permanent

Successful Senior Residential Support Worker candidates can choose between a 40 hour or 48 hour permanent contract.

Brook Street Social Care, in proud partnership with a respected children's residential care provider in Leigh, Greater Manchester, is recruiting for experienced and dedicated Senior Residential Support Workers to join their compassionate and expanding team.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with EBD needs in a safe, children centred and structured environment. You will offer support with a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff
• Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met
• Support the development and implementation of individual care plans
• Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Be part of the on-call rota and cover shifts when required

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential
• Previous experience in a senior or team leader role within a children's residential setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts
• Driver with access to own car

What's on Offer:

• Continuous training and professional development
• Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways
• A chance to work for an organisation that truly values its staff and the children they care for
  

Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference?
Apply today with Brook Street Social Care for more information.

Good luck!