Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Are you an experienced Senior Children's Residential Support Worker looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and well-established children's home? We are recruiting for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join a 3-bed EBD residential service in Ingol, Preston, supporting two young people aged 12 and 16 with complex emotional and behavioural needs. The Role As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the home, leading shifts, mentoring colleagues, and helping young people achieve positive outcomes in a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. Essential Requirements * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) * Minimum 6 months' experience as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker * Experience supporting children and young people with EBD and complex needs * Full UK Driving Licence * Comfortable driving an automatic vehicle * PMVA / Safehold training desirable * Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience * Excellent communication and leadership skills Responsibilities * Leading shifts and supporting the management team * Providing high-quality care and support to young people * Supporting behaviour management plans and risk assessments * Maintaining accurate records and reports * Promoting positive outcomes and independence * Ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing remain at the forefront of practice * Acting as a positive role model for both young people and staff Shift Pattern * 10:00am – 11:00pm * Sleep-in * 7:00am – 10:30am What's on Offer? * Competitive salary package * Sleep-in payments * Ongoing training and development opportunities * Supportive management team * Career progression prospects * Pension scheme and employee benefits If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and have the experience required for a senior role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration