Senior Support Worker

Job description

Residential Senior Support Workers required for Children's Home in Chorley Preston Lancs PR7

We are looking for Senior Support Workers for a new 3 Bed home supporting 8-18s with EBD SEMH and challenging behaviour. Close to Blackburn and Bolton

This will be the chance to be involved and grow with an organisation who want to make a difference. Where the emphasis will be high quality of care.

There will be tremendous opportunities to grow.

You will be confident and work with the Registered Manager & Deputy Manager

If you have experience supporting vulnerable children ,you are qualified and looking for career progression this exciting new opportunity could be for you.

Are you a good communicator, passionate about supporting children 8 to 18 years olds with EBD ,challenging behaviours and complex care?

Do you have experience leading and supervising staff? Do you have Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People?

Your next exciting challenge awaits

Senior Support Worker salary

Senior Support Workers £16 per hour + £65 per sleep (must be qualified and a driver)

You will be expected to sleep in after some of your shifts

£33000 - £40000

Senior Support Worker Duties include

• Supporting and managing the staff team to meet the needs of the young person

• Planning each shift and ensuring resources are allocated appropriately

• Working with external professionals to deliver positive outcomes

• Providing supervision and support to staff in line with Quality Standards

• Supporting the young person to engage in education

• Ensuring their health needs are met

• Providing advice, support and guidance

• Managing complex behaviours and crisis intervention

• Administering and recording medication

• Maintaining daily records and administrative work

• Contributing to the care planning process

• Liaising with external stakeholders and our multidisciplinary team

• Attending mandatory training

• Engaging in team meetings

• Maintaining the home (laundry, cleaning, shopping, cooking, etc.)

Senior Support Worker Requirements

Please note applicants MUST meet the following requirements;

• Able to work Full time
• A full UK driving license ( preferred )
• Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
• An understanding that this role will require that you undertake Enhanced DBS checks
• You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins with full-time and part-time hours being available.
• Experience working and supporting 6-18 year old with EBD, challenging behaviour and complex care.
• You will have some experience supporting children or young people with EBD.
• Seniors MUST have NVQ level 3 Children Residential plus 2 years Support Work experience(Children's)

Amazing opportunities to work for an organisations who will invest and offer progression

For more information contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chorley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £33,000 and £40,000 Per Month

Published at

12-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

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