Senior Residential Support Worker

Sgscare; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A national residential care provider based in Macclesfield is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker. The role requires a caring, resilient individual with at least 2 years of experience in residential childcare. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality care and supervising staff in a children's home. The position offers a salary of £33,096 - £35,800 along with various benefits including bonuses for outstanding Ofsted outcomes. A Full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

£50 per sleep-in

Bonuses for 'Good' and 'Outstanding' Ofsted outcomes

Service awards based on years of service

MediCash scheme for medical reimbursements

Company pension scheme

224–248 hours holiday plus additional leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in residential childcare.
• Aged 22+ to meet Ofsted regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and safeguarding to children and young people.
• Supervise residential staff and lead shifts.
• Manage rotas, policies, procedures, and risk assessments.

Skills

Experience in residential childcare

Caring and resilient

Ability to lead and supervise staff

Confident in challenging situations

Full UK manual driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People Workforce

Job description

🏡 Senior Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire

Salary: £33,096 - £35,800 (Inc. sleep-ins)

Working Hour: Full-time / Shift pattern

Number of Sleeps Required: As required

Pay Per Sleep: £50 per sleep-in

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: YPs – SEMH, EBD, Trauma, Behavioural & Emotional Difficulties

Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People Workforce

Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years in residential childcare

Employment Type: Permanent

🏠 The Home

• Number of Beds: Small residential children’s home
• Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire
• Type of YPs: SEMH, EBD, Trauma, Behavioural & Emotional Difficulties
• Ofsted Rating: Good / Outstanding
• Ratio of Staff to Children: High staff-to-child ratio

👤 Who we are looking for…

✨ Aged 22+ (to meet Ofsted regulations)

✨ Caring, resilient, and emotionally intelligent individuals

✨ Experienced in residential childcare, with ability to lead and supervise staff

✨ Confident in challenging situations and maintaining safeguarding standards

✨ Holds a Full UK manual driving licence

Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:

• 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 (not deemed equivalent).
• Candidates with only HealthCare, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications will not be considered.
• 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.

💼 Role Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and safeguarding to children and young people
• Build positive, long-term relationships and teach life skills
• Supervise residential staff and lead shifts
• Manage rotas, policies, procedures, and risk assessments
• Ensure placement plans are followed and education is supported

🏢 Who you will be working for…

• Well-established national residential care provider
• Over 30 homes across the UK
• Strong therapeutic and trauma-informed model
• Supportive leadership and management team

💙 Why this Home & Company…

🚀 Progression Opportunity: “Passport to Manage” training for Level 5 qualification

Benefits:

• £50 per sleep-in
• £100 bonus for ‘Good’ Ofsted outcome, £200 bonus for ‘Outstanding’
• £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years), £600 (10 years) service awards
• Up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice
• 224–248 hours holiday plus additional 3.5 days leave
• MediCash scheme for medical/wellbeing reimbursements
• Company pension scheme

🌱 Ethos & Culture: Child-centred, therapeutic, inclusive, and values-led. Strong emphasis on “Potential Not Perfection”.

📌 Sponsorship is not available

📩 How to Apply

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

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