Senior Residential Support Worker

Job description

Job TitleSenior Residential Childcare Support Worker

LocationEggborough, North Yorkshire

Salary£27,519.96-£28,128.36 base; potential up to £32,919.96-£33,528.36 with sleep-ins

Working Hours39 hours per week – shift pattern

Hourly RateDependent on qualification and sleep-in shifts

Number of Sleeps Required8–10 per month

Pay Per Sleep£45 per sleep

Employment TypePermanent

ServiceChildren's Home

Service UsersYPs with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), trauma, neglect, CSE, and CCE

Qualifications RequiredLevel 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (mandatory)

Experience in Years RequiredMinimum 1 year supporting vulnerable young people

The Home

Number of Beds: New Home

Location: Eggborough

Type of YPs: EBD, trauma, neglect, CSE, CCE

Ofsted Rating: New provision

Ratio of staff to children: High staffing ratios to ensure safety and quality support

Who we are looking for

Experience supporting young people with complex needs

Understanding of safeguarding and promoting wellbeing

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to lead shifts and be a positive role model

Solution-focused attitude and strong team ethic

Who you will be working for

Company Size: Medium-sized, family-feel organisation

Number of Homes: Multiple provisions across the region

Future Plans: Ongoing growth with new homes opening in 2025

Other Services: Residential children's services across the North

Why this Home & Company

Progression Opportunity – Grow into Deputy or Registered Manager roles

Qualification Opportunity – Support with further qualifications (Level 4/5)

Benefits:

Pay rise after probation

£30 short notice sickness cover bonus

Additional pay for Bank Holidays

Free meals while on shift

Flexible working options

Annual loyalty bonus

Company pension scheme

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Ethos: Child‐centred, therapeutic and trauma‐informed

Culture: Supportive, inclusive and dedicated to high‐quality care

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)

You have only worked in HealthCare, NHS, CQC, or Nursery settings

You require sponsorship – sponsorship is not available

You have only CQC experience and have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home

How to ApplyIf you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact us at job@sgscare.co.uk

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Eggborough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

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