Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

2 days ago

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Esland Full time

Department:
Residential

Location:
Pear Tree Cottage - Preston

Compensation:
£34,824 / year

Description

Senior Residential Support Worker – Children's Home

Location:
Preston


Salary:
Up to £34,800


Must hold a valid UK driving licence

Level 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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