Senior Residential Support Worker

🌟 Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)

Location: Chorley, Lancashire Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | 2 on / 4 off with regular sleep‑ins

Be part of a nurturing,
child-centred team making real impact in the lives of children and young people aged 7–17 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). We’re a small and stable organisation with just four homes — focused on quality over growth
, where every member of staff is valued, heard, and supported.

• Hourly Rate: £15.00
• Base Salary: £29,259 per year
• Sleep-ins: 10 per month at £60 each (£7,200 per year)
• Attendance Bonus: £100/month (~£1,200 per year)
• Overtime Pay: 1.3x hourly rate (when available)
• On-Target Earnings: ~£37,659/year (base + sleep‑ins + bonus)
• Shift Pattern: 2 on / 4 off with regular sleep‑ins

• Type: 3-bed Children’s Residential Home
• Young People: Aged 7–17 | EBD
• Approach: Therapeutic, consistent, and relationship‑based care in a structured and nurturing environment

• ✅ Lead shifts and role model best practice in a small, experienced team
• ✅ Ensure safeguarding and welfare of children at all times
• ✅ Oversee care planning, key working, and behaviour support
• ✅ Coordinate routines, activities, and outings that build confidence and independence
• ✅ Keep high-quality records aligned with legislation and Ofsted standards
• ✅ Mentor colleagues and support inductions/training
• ✅ Liaise with families, social workers, and multi‑agency partners

• ✅ Essential: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent or working towards)
• Experience as a Residential Support Worker or Senior RSW
• 🛡 Strong safeguarding awareness, resilience, and a calm, child‑focused approach

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Note:

Level 3 Health & Social Care is not an accepted equivalent for this role.

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  Progression: Internal promotions & structured development
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  Training: Dedicated training academy, full induction, and welcome programme
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  Leave: 5.6 weeks’ annual leave + extra days at 2 & 5 years’ service
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  Wellbeing: Health benefits & discounted gym memberships
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  Pension: Company auto‑enrolment pension scheme
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  Recognition: £100 monthly attendance bonus | Enhanced overtime pay (1.3x)

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to grow your career in a stable, therapeutic setting
, we’d love to hear from you.

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