Senior Residential Support Worker

Sgscare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-feel organisation in Eggborough is seeking a Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker to provide care for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Responsibilities include leading shifts and offering support during challenging experiences. Required qualifications include a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. The role offers competitive pay with additional benefits, a supportive culture, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Pay rise after probation

£30 short notice sickness cover bonus

Additional pay for Bank Holidays

Free meals while on shift

Flexible working options

Annual loyalty bonus

Company pension scheme

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year supporting vulnerable young people.
• Experience in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support young people through challenging experiences.
• Lead shifts in a children's home.
• Ensure safety and quality support.

Skills

Experience supporting young people with complex needs

Understanding of safeguarding and promoting wellbeing

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to lead shifts and be a positive role model

Solution-focused attitude and strong team ethic

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location: Eggborough, North Yorkshire

Salary: £27,519.96 to £28,128.36 base salary with the potential to earn up to £32,919.96 to £33,528.36 with sleep‑ins

Working Hours: 39 hours per week – shift pattern

Hourly Rate: Dependent on qualification and sleep‑in shifts

Number of Sleeps Required: 8–10 per month

Pay Per Sleep: £45 per sleep

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: YPs with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), trauma, neglect, CSE, and CCE

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Equivalent (mandatory)

Experience in Years Required: Minimum 1 year supporting vulnerable young people

Employment Type: Permanent

The Home

• Number of Beds: New Home
• Location: Eggborough
• Type of YPs: EBD, trauma, neglect, CSE, CCE
• Ofsted Rating: New provision
• Ratio of staff to children: High staffing ratios to ensure safety and quality support

Who we are looking for…

We’re seeking passionate Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers who have the empathy, resilience, and drive to support young people through challenging experiences and help them achieve their potential. You will have:

• Experience supporting young people with complex needs
• An understanding of safeguarding and promoting wellbeing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to lead shifts and be a positive role model
• A solution‑focused attitude and strong team ethic

Who you will be working for…

A well‑established, family‑feel organisation founded in 1993, with a strong reputation for quality care. They are expanding into Eggborough with a new children’s home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

• Company Size: Medium‑size, family‑feel organisation
• Number of Homes: Multiple provisions across the region
• Future Plans: Ongoing growth with new homes opening in 2025
• Other Services: Residential children’s services across the North

Why this Home & Company…

✨ Progression Opportunity – Grow into Deputy or Registered Manager roles
🎓 Qualification Opportunity – Support with further qualifications (Level 4/5)
🎁 Benefits:

• Pay rise after probation
• £30 short notice sickness cover bonus
• Additional pay for Bank Holidays
• Free meals while on shift
• Flexible working options
• Annual loyalty bonus
• Company pension scheme
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• 💛 Ethos: Child‑centred, therapeutic and trauma‑informed
• 🤝 Culture: Supportive, inclusive and dedicated to high‑quality care

🚫 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 (this is not deemed equivalent)
• You have only worked in HealthCare, NHS, CQC, or Nursery settings
• You require sponsorship – sponsorship is not available
• You have only CQC experience and have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home

How to Apply:

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

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