Senior Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Children's Residential Care Team Leader
Location: SY12, near Bagley, Shrewsbury
Salary: Base £28,496 per annum plus £7,000 to £8,000 in sleep pay = Take Home of £36,496
Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £13.70
Number of Sleeps

Required:

Occasional
Pay Per Sleep: £62 per night
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs
Qualifications

Required:

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or enrolled/completed Level 3 Residential Childcare
Experience in Years

Required:

Proven supervisory experience required within a Children's Residential
Employment Type: Permanent

The Home:

• Number of Beds: 5 Bed Home that will be run as a 4 Bed
• Location: Rural SY12, near Shrewsbury
• Type of YPs: Learning Disabilities, Complex Needs
• Ofsted Rating: New Home – opening Summer 2025

We are looking for committed and passionate individuals with experience in children’s residential care and a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. You must be able to lead shifts, administer medication, and provide high-quality emotional and physical support for our young people. You’ll be part of shaping a brand-new home and building a nurturing, safe environment.

You’ll be working with a small, family‑run organisation passionate about providing high-quality residential care to young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. With plans to grow and a strong emphasis on personal development, this is a great opportunity to join an exciting and supportive team from the very start.

• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Career Progression Opportunities – Grow with the organisation
• Comprehensive Induction & CPI Training
• Shadow Shifts Provided – Get to know the children and team
• Competitive Salary
• Ongoing Training & Qualifications
• Supportive & Valued Company Culture
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Casual Dress, Free Food, On‑site Parking, Referral Programme

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car.
• You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care – this is not deemed equivalent.
• You only have experience in Healthcare, NHS, CQC, or as a Nursery Practitioner.
• You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available.
• Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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