Team Leader / Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker
Location: Keighley, BD22 7; Service: Children’s Home (2-bed); Service Users: Young people aged 6–12 (EBD, trauma, neglect, CSE); Staffing ratio: 2:1; Contract: Permanent, full-time (average 37 hours per week).
Essential requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within an Ofsted-registered children’s home
- Completed or Enrolled on Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent; Level 3 in Health and Social is not equivalent)
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
- Candidates on a Visa or who require sponsorship, please do not apply.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for a resilient, empathetic, and consistent role model who can help create a safe, nurturing, trauma-informed environment. You’ll support young people day-to-day, build healthy relationships, and engage them in meaningful activities (from crafts to cinema trips), while maintaining clear routines, boundaries, and high standards of care.
Salary and sleep-ins
Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker (Full Time) – Salary (includes 8 sleep-ins per month): £34,163 – £35,668 per annum.
Residential Child Care Worker (Full Time) – Salary: £28,265 – £29,674 per annum; Sleep-ins: 1–2 per week (8 per month adds approximately £4,000 per year). Pay per sleep-in: £50. Welcome bonus: £500 (where applicable).
Do not apply if any of the following apply
- You do not have a full UK driving licence and access to a car
- You only hold Level 3 Health & Social Care (this is not deemed equivalent)
- Your experience is only within healthcare (NHS/CQC) or early years/nursery settings
- You require sponsorship (sponsorship is not available)
- You have not worked in an Ofsted-registered children’s residential home
Who you’ll be working for
You’ll join a small team launching a brand-new home in July 2025. The organisation is a well-established, values-led charity with a strong reputation across CQC and Ofsted-regulated services, committed to long-term growth and high-quality, child-centred care.
Benefits
- 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Additional 3 days annual leave after 5 years’ service
- Pension scheme
- Sick pay
- Life insurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee referral scheme
Ethos and culture
- Trauma-informed practice
- Focused on healing, belonging, and progress
- Supportive leadership and regular supervision
How to apply
If you’re passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and want to join a professional, values-led service, apply today.
To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: job@sgscare.co.uk
Sponsorship is not available.
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Location: Keighley, BD22 7; Service: Children’s Home (2-bed); Service Users: Young people aged 6–12 (EBD, trauma, neglect, CSE); Staffing ratio: 2:1; Contract: Permanent, full-time (average 37 hours per week).
Essential requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within an Ofsted-registered children’s home
- Completed or Enrolled on Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent; Level 3 in Health and Social is not equivalent)
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
- Candidates on a Visa or who require sponsorship, please do not apply.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for a resilient, empathetic, and consistent role model who can help create a safe, nurturing, trauma-informed environment. You’ll support young people day-to-day, build healthy relationships, and engage them in meaningful activities (from crafts to cinema trips), while maintaining clear routines, boundaries, and high standards of care.
Salary and sleep-ins
Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker (Full Time) – Salary (includes 8 sleep-ins per month): £34,163 – £35,668 per annum.
Residential Child Care Worker (Full Time) – Salary: £28,265 – £29,674 per annum; Sleep-ins: 1–2 per week (8 per month adds approximately £4,000 per year). Pay per sleep-in: £50. Welcome bonus: £500 (where applicable).
Do not apply if any of the following apply
- You do not have a full UK driving licence and access to a car
- You only hold Level 3 Health & Social Care (this is not deemed equivalent)
- Your experience is only within healthcare (NHS/CQC) or early years/nursery settings
- You require sponsorship (sponsorship is not available)
- You have not worked in an Ofsted-registered children’s residential home
Who you’ll be working for
You’ll join a small team launching a brand-new home in July 2025. The organisation is a well-established, values-led charity with a strong reputation across CQC and Ofsted-regulated services, committed to long-term growth and high-quality, child-centred care.
Benefits
- 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Additional 3 days annual leave after 5 years’ service
- Pension scheme
- Sick pay
- Life insurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee referral scheme
Ethos and culture
- Trauma-informed practice
- Focused on healing, belonging, and progress
- Supportive leadership and regular supervision
How to apply
If you’re passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and want to join a professional, values-led service, apply today.
To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: job@sgscare.co.uk
Sponsorship is not available.
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