Senior Residential Support Worker - Residential Children’s Home
Location Leyland (PR26)
Salary £14 to £16 per hour + £60 per sleep
Contract Full-time, permanent
Rota 2 on / 4 off

There’s something special about joining a home right at the start.

You’re there when the doors open, the first young people move in, and the routines are still being shaped. Your ideas actually influence how the place runs, how it feels and how the team work together.

This role is exactly that.

You’ll be the Senior Residential Support Worker in a brand-new children’s home in Leyland, part of a small and growing North West provider that already runs other homes and has a strong focus on nurturing, consistent care for young people with complex needs. Their whole model is about creating safe, compassionate environments where children can grow in confidence and emotional security.

About the home and provider

• New children’s home in Leyland (planning set for a small, 3-bed home for young people with EBD needs)

• Part of a small group of homes with a strong focus on nurturing, structured care

• Young people aged roughly 8–17 with complex backgrounds and individual support plans

• Values-led approach: consistency, emotional warmth, strong boundaries and genuine belief in each young person’s potential

You’re joining with the benefit of an organisation that already knows how to run children’s homes, but with all the fresh energy that comes from opening a new one.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading shifts in a children’s residential home and setting a clear, child-focused tone

• Supporting young people day to day: routines, school, appointments, activities and those everyday conversations that build trust

• Providing emotional support using trauma-informed and attachment-aware practice

• Keyworking: planning and holding meaningful sessions that link to each young person’s goals

• Recording and report writing that actually tells the story of what’s happening for the child

• Liaising with social workers, education staff and other professionals to keep plans moving in the right direction

• Supporting newer staff, offering guidance on shift and helping build a confident, reliable team

This is a hands-on Senior role, ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front, being present on the floor and thinking a few steps ahead.

Pay, rota and benefits

• £14 to £16 per hour, depending on experience

• £60 per sleep

• 2 on / 4 off rota (popular pattern for work–life balance)

• Free meals on shift

• Free parking

• Casual dress

• Company pension and staff referral scheme

• Ongoing training and on-the-job development focused on residential childcare practice

The set-up is designed so you can bring good energy into the home and still have space for family life and your own commitments.

Who this suits

• At least 12 months’ experience working in a children’s home at Senior, Shift Leader or Team Leader level

• Confident leading a team on shift and making decisions in line with care plans and policies

• Strong understanding of trauma, attachment and behaviour linked to unmet need

• Comfortable with recording, report writing and multi-agency working

• Someone who enjoys shaping culture, supporting colleagues and modelling good practice

Ideally you’ll hold, or be working towards, a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and be genuinely interested in continuing your learning as the home develops.

Progression

This isn’t a role where you stand still.

The provider has a clear route for people who want to grow:

• Senior Residential Support Worker

• Deputy Manager

• Registered Manager

As more homes open and services expand, they prefer to promote people who know the young people, understand the culture and have already shown strong leadership on shift.

How to apply

If you’re an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader who enjoys building something from the ground up and wants a role with real purpose and progression, attach your CV and apply through Indeed.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the home, rota and development opportunities in more detail.