Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Esland Group; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in Lancaster is seeking a Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker to build relationships with children and families, support their care plans, and assist junior colleagues. This role requires experience in residential childcare and a Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care. The position offers competitive compensation, multiple employee benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Fully funded Level 3/4/5 qualification

248 hours annual leave

Extra shifts at enhanced rates

£500 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus

Free access to a holiday home in the Peak District

Food available while on shift

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare is essential.
• Must have a full UK driving licence for transporting young people.
• Ability to work flexible shift patterns including sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Support care plans and help young people achieve their goals.
• Lead by example and assist junior colleagues.

Skills

Proven experience in residential childcare

Calm and resilient approach to care

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)

Job description

Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Location: Foxglove Manor, Lancaster

Compensation: £31,398 - £33,474 / year (Up to £34,800)

What you’ll do

• Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Supporting care plans and helping young people achieve their goals
• Leading by example and supporting junior colleagues on shift
• Promoting a safe, clean, and happy home environment
• Encouraging learning, development, and independence in every child
• Keeping records up to date with care and professionalism
• Taking part in sleep‑in shifts and working a 2‑on, 4‑off rota (with advance notice)

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

• Fully funded Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification
• Enrolment into the Esland pension scheme
• 248 hours annual leave per year
• Extra shifts/overtime available at enhanced rates
• Bank holidays paid at time and a half
• Comprehensive, paid induction training (accredited by the Bild Association of Certified Training)
• Fantastic 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 E‑Together employee benefits scheme
• Food available while on shift
• Free parking
• A day off for your birthday
• Free access to a holiday home in the Peak District
• The opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in a child’s life