Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care

?? Location: Rochdale, OL11
?? Salary: £14.25 – £16.50 per hour + sleep-ins (£50 per sleep-in)
?? Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
?? Shift Pattern: Includes evenings, weekends & sleep-ins
?? Setting: Children’s Residential Home

Are you a confident, compassionate, and experienced residential childcare professional looking to step into a senior role?

We are seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a well-established children’s residential home providing high-quality care for young people with emotional, behavioural, and complex needs.

The Role

As a Senior RSW, you will help lead the day-to-day running of the home, providing guidance and support to the team while ensuring children receive safe, nurturing, and consistent care. You will play a key role in promoting positive outcomes, emotional wellbeing, and resilience for young people aged 10–18.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care in line with individual care and placement plans
• Build positive, trusting, and therapeutic relationships with young people
• Support the development of life skills, independence, and emotional resilience
• Lead shifts confidently in the absence of management
• Mentor and support Residential Support Workers, promoting best practice
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies
• Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of children at all times
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
• Support rota planning and ensure adequate staffing levels

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Willingness to work towards Level 5 Leadership & Management
• Significant experience in residential childcare
• Experience supporting children with EBD/SEMH or complex needs
• Experience leading shifts and supporting junior staff
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour support
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• IT-confident with digital care recording systems

What’s on Offer

• £14.25 – £16.50 per hour (DOE & qualifications)
• £50 per sleep-in
• Full-time, permanent hours
• Ongoing training, supervision, and professional development
• Clear career progression pathways
• Supportive management and a positive, child-centred environment
• Health benefits including private health shield policy
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Join a service that values high-quality care, strong leadership, and making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.