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.
About the Role:
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
Requirements:
- 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.
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