Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker
Job in
Lancashire, Lancashire, England, UK
Listed on 2025-12-30
Listing for:
Esland
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
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Child Care/Nanny
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Healthcare
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Children's Residential Support Worker
Department: Residential
Location: Foxglove Manor - Lancaster
Compensation: £31,398 – £33,474 per year
Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be able to work shift patterns including sleep‑ins.
What You’ll DoAs a Senior Support Worker you’ll play a key part in the daily life of our home, leading your team on shift, providing hands‑on care and supporting the young people through their everyday experiences.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families and professionals
- Support care plans and help young people achieve their goals
- Lead by example and support junior colleagues on shift
- Promote a safe, clean and happy home environment
- Encourage learning, development and independence in every child
- Keep records up to date with care and professionalism
- Take part in sleep‑in shifts on a 2‑on, 4‑off rota (with advance notice)
- Proven experience in residential childcare
- Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
- Full UK driving licence (essential for transporting young people and attending external meetings)
- A calm, resilient and compassionate approach to care
- Ability to work shift patterns, including sleep‑ins
- Fully funded Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification
- Enrolment in 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 an 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
Mid‑Senior Level
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job FunctionOther (Individual and Family Services)
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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