Senior Residential Support Worker

Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Manchester
Salary: 31,469 - 34,934 (including all extras)
Benefits: Private Health Insurance, Training, and Funding for Qualifications
Hours: 40 hours per week, averaging 2 sleep-ins per week, with occasional waking nights as required.

We are seeking Senior Residential Support Workers to join our growing team. If you are dynamic, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we want to hear from you!

We invest in our staff, offering clear career progression and recognition for hard work. Our unique care program supports young people in transitioning to family reunification, foster care, or independent living. We also provide transition properties for those aged 16-21, ensuring continuity of care and support into adulthood.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will care for young people aged 7 to 17 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties in a 3-bed residential home. Your role includes creating a safe, nurturing environment, promoting independence, and preparing young people for adulthood.

• Provide tailored, high-quality care.

• Support young people's education, hobbies, and development.

• Promote independence and prepare young people for adulthood.

• Maintain records and communicate with professionals.

• Safeguard and protect young people.

• Work with families, carers, and external agencies.

• Lead, mentor, and support the team.

• Experience in residential childcare.

• Understanding of SEMH needs and trauma-informed care.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Flexibility to work sleep-ins and occasional waking nights.

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or willingness to obtain).

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. To apply, email your CV to (url removed).