Salary: £13.50 per hour + £50 per sleep-in
Hours: 2 on / 4 off rota | Approx. 160 hours per month
Driver’s Licence: Preferred but not essential
Requirement: NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) – Essential
Are you ready to step up into a leadership role in children’s residential care?
We’re recruiting for a Senior Residential Support Worker to help guide, mentor and support a team within a nurturing home for children with emotional and behavioural needs in Salford and Stockport. This is an incredible opportunity to take the next step in your care career with a clear pathway to management.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Acting as a shift leader, setting the tone and expectations for junior staff
- Supporting the Registered Manager with compliance, team development, and safeguarding
- Building strong and trusting relationships with children aged 8–18
- Contributing to care planning, behaviour management and incident reporting
- Ensuring a homely, therapeutic environment where children can grow and thrive
- £13.50 per hour + £50 per sleep
- 2 on / 4 off rota with 160 hours/month
- Ongoing leadership and safeguarding training
- Fast-track opportunities into Deputy or Registered Manager roles
- A passionate and professional team who truly care
- Must hold NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
- Strong experience working in a support role with vulnerable children
- Confident leading a team, making decisions, and handling safeguarding concerns
- Approachable, calm, and focused on positive outcomes
- A driver’s licence is preferred but not essential
