Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Job description

Senior Children's Residential Support WorkerDepartment: Residential

Location: Foxglove Manor - Lancaster

Compensation: £31,398 – £33,474 per year

Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be able to work shift patterns including sleep‐ins.

What You'll DoAs a Senior Support Worker you'll play a key part in the daily life of our home, leading your team on shift, providing hands‐on care and supporting the young people through their everyday experiences.

Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families and professionals

Support care plans and help young people achieve their goals

Lead by example and support junior colleagues on shift

Promote a safe, clean and happy home environment

Encourage learning, development and independence in every child

Keep records up to date with care and professionalism

Take part in sleep‐in shifts on a 2‐on, 4‐off rota (with advance notice)

What You'll Need

Proven experience in residential childcare

Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)

Full UK driving licence (essential for transporting young people and attending external meetings)

A calm, resilient and compassionate approach to care

Ability to work shift patterns, including sleep‐ins

What You'll Get

Fully funded Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People's Workforce qualification

Enrolment in the Esland pension scheme

248 hours annual leave per year

Extra shifts/overtime available at enhanced rates

Bank holidays paid at time and a half

Comprehensive, paid induction training (accredited by the Bild Association of Certified Training)

Fantastic career development opportunities – over 50 internal promotions last year!

Cycle‐to‐work scheme

£500 'Refer a Friend' bonus

Monthly recognition awards

Casual dress code

Big‐brand discounts via an employee benefits scheme

Food available while on shift

Free parking

A day off for your birthday

Free access to a holiday home in the Peak District

The opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in a child's life

Seniority LevelMid‐Senior Level

Employment TypeFull‐time

Job FunctionOther (Individual and Family Services)

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Burnley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English