Job Title
Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader
Location
Chorley
Salary & Pay
£38,636 per annum (based on rota and sleep‑ins)
£16 per hour
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
2 on / 4 off (condensed shifts)
Permanent Employment
Sleep-ins
Approx. 10 per month at £65 per sleep
Service Information
Children’s Residential Home
Children & Young People aged 7–17 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Qualifications Required
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Experience Required
Experience within a children’s residential setting, supporting young people with complex needs and behaviours
About The Home
A 4-bed children’s home providing care and support to young people with EBD. The service focuses on creating stability, structure, and positive outcomes for children who have experienced trauma and adversity.
Who We Are Looking For
A confident and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or an ambitious Residential Support Worker ready to step up into a Team Leader role. You will be comfortable leading shifts, supporting colleagues, and maintaining high standards of care and safeguarding.
Who You Will Be Working For
Our client is an established children’s residential care provider with a strong focus on quality, development, and staff support.
Why This Home & Company
This is a well‑structured service offering clear leadership, strong support systems, and a focus on delivering consistent, high‑quality care. The rota provides a good work‑life balance, and the organisation invests in staff development.
Progression
Clear progression opportunities into Deputy Manager and Registered Manager roles.
Training & Qualifications
Comprehensive induction, training academy, and ongoing professional development pathway.
Benefits
- 5.6 weeks annual leave
- Increased leave entitlement at 2 and 5 years’ service
- £100 monthly attendance bonus
- Overtime available at 1.3x hourly rate
- Company pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing support
- Discounted gym memberships
Ethos
Focused on stability, consistency, and achieving positive outcomes for young people through structured, trauma‑informed care.
Culture
Supportive, team‑oriented environment with a strong emphasis on development, accountability, and high standards.
Required Conditions
Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:
- You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car.
- You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (this is not deemed equivalent).
- Candidates with only HealthCare, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications will not be considered.
- You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available.
Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.
Contact
Please contact: job@sgscare.co.uk
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