Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Job description

Senior Childrens Residential Support WorkerDepartment: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Pear Tree Cottage - Preston

Compensation: £34,824 / year

DescriptionLocation: PrestonSalary: Up to £34,800Must hold a valid UK driving licenceLevel 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)

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?

We're looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Preston, in a 2 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:

Contributing to the young person's care plans and risk assessments, their review and implementation

Forming effective relationships with young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agencies

Ensuring the home is kept clean and in a tidy condition, adhering to the cleaning rota system, encouraging the young people to participate as appropriate

Ensuring that good quality records are maintained as required with supervision and advice from shift and Managers.

Maintaining and promoting residential care work to high levels of professionalism expected by Esland and Ofsted

Contributing to the educational and social development of each young person and assisting in the implementation of Individual Education Programs

Meeting the emotional and physical needs of our young people and maximising opportunities for their development

Providing support to the deputy/manager of the home whilst on shift and performing senior duties as directed

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:

Salary up to £34,824 (based on qualifications and sleep-in shifts)

Fully funded Level 3/4/5 qualifications in Children & Young People's Workforce

248 hours annual leave

Esland pension scheme

Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays (time and a half)

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

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 employee benefits scheme E-Together

Food provided on shift

Free parking

A day off for your birthday

Free access to a holiday home in the Peak District

The chance to make a real difference in a child's life

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Preston

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