Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Job description

Senior Childrens Residential Support WorkerDepartment: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Foxglove Manor - Lancaster

Compensation: £31,398 - £33,474 / year

Location: Lancaster

Salary: Up to £34,800

Must hold a valid UK driving licence

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

DescriptionAre you a passionate and experienced support worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a nurturing, child-focused environment where every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference?

We're looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Lancaster, in a 1 bed home supporting children and young people in a safe, caring, and structured home environment.

Ready to lead with heart and purpose?

Apply now and help shape brighter futures for children who need it most.

What You'll Do:As a Senior Support Worker, you'll play a key part in the daily life of our home. You'll help lead your team on shift, provide hands-on care, and support the young people through their everyday experiences — the highs and the lows.

Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals

Supporting care plans and helping young people achieve their goals

Leading by example and supporting junior colleagues on shift

Promoting a safe, clean, and happy home environment

Encouraging learning, development, and independence in every child

Keeping records up to date with care and professionalism

Taking part in sleep-in shifts and working 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)

A full UK driving licence – essential for transporting young people and attending external meetings

A calm, resilient, and compassionate approach to care

Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins (Rota plan given in advance but likely to be 2 on 4 off)

Full, UK driving licence (essential)

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).

What You'll Get:

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

Enrolment into 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 our E-Together 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

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lancaster

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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