Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker – Children's HomeDepartment: Residential

Location: Ivy Cottage - Nelson

Compensation: £34,408 - £37,834 per year

Hours: full time (2 days and 2 sleep nights in a row, followed by 4 day break)

Are 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?

About the RoleIvy Cottage is a solo EBD home, providing a safe, caring and structured home environment for young people. As a Senior Support Worker, you'll play a key part in the running of the home and the needs of your young people.

Responsibilities

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

What We Are Looking For

A minimum of 12 months experience in residential childcare

A Level 3 Diploma (or above) in Residential Childcare (or an accepted equivalent)

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 given in advance but likely to be 2‐on, 4‐off)

Candidates must be able to work in the UK

Benefits

A competitive salary of £34,408 – £37,834 per year (depending on qualification held)

A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)

Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!

A casual dress code

Free food while you are on shift

Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (accredited by the Bild Association)

Career development opportunities – we had over 100 internal promotions last year!

Access to an Employee Assistance Program, Online GP, healthcare, cashback, discounts and gift vouchers (through our employee rewards app)

Monthly recognition awards

*Estimated salary based on a pay rate of £13.80 to £15.45 per hour for days (depending on qualifications held) and working 8 sleep‐nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night). Rates applicable from April 2026.

Equal Opportunities StatementSuccessful 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). All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice that discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

ApplicationApply today and become part of our highly valued team!

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Burnley

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