Senior Children's Residential Support Worker - ROTHERWOOD RECRUITMENT (2020) LIMITED : Job Details

Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker – Lancaster

Rotherwood Cares are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join their solo children’s residential service in Lancaster.

Salary: £32,644 – £34,824 per annum (including sleep-ins)

Hours: 2 days on / 4 days off, including sleep-in shifts (rotas provided in advance)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

• Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People (or working towards it)
• Experience in a children’s residential setting (essential)
• Supervisory or team-leading experience (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Must be over 21 (industry regulations)

As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the home. This solo service provides therapeutic placements in a smaller setting, supporting young people with domestic needs, education, socialisation, and recreational activities. Responsibilities include:

• Building positive relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Supporting care plans and helping young people achieve their goals
• Leading and mentoring junior colleagues during shifts
• Promoting a safe, nurturing, and structured environment
• Encouraging development, independence, and resilience in young people
• Maintaining accurate care records with professionalism

• Fully funded qualifications (Level 3/4/5 in Residential Childcare)
• 248 hours of annual leave
• Pension scheme and enhanced bank holiday pay (time and a half)
• Paid, accredited induction training and ongoing CPD
• Clear career progression opportunities (50+ internal promotions last year)
• Additional benefits including:
• Casual dress code
• Monthly recognition awards
• Free meals while on shift
• Birthday day off
• Free stays in a company holiday home in the Peak District
• Staff discount scheme

Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, right-to-work verification, and reference checks in line with Safer Recruitment Practices. Costs are covered by the client.