Job Description:

Senior Residential Support Worker  
�� Location: Greater Manchester

�� Salary: Up to £45k

⏰ Full-Time | Shift Work Including Sleep-Ins
 
Make a Lasting Difference to Young People's Lives
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting vulnerable children and young people, helping them achieve positive outcomes while living in a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.
 
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will support the Homes Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, lead and mentor Support Workers, and ensure young people receive outstanding care that promotes their emotional wellbeing, independence, and personal development.
 
About the Role  
You will help create a warm, stable, and supportive home where young people can thrive. Working closely with colleagues, families, and external professionals, you will ensure high standards of care are maintained while supporting the development of positive relationships and effective care planning.
Key Responsibilities Supporting Young People

• Build trusting and positive relationships with young people.
• Act as a Key Worker, developing and implementing individual care and support plans.
• Promote emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing.
• Support education, hobbies, interests, and life skills development.
• Ensure young people's views, wishes, and feelings are heard and advocated for.
• Support young people to develop independence and prepare for adulthood.
• Attend reviews, planning meetings, and multi-agency meetings.

Leadership and Team Support

• Support, mentor, and oversee Residential Support Workers.
• Assist with staff inductions, supervision, and development.
• Help coordinate staffing resources and daily operations.
• Lead by example and promote a positive team culture.
• Support the Homes Manager with audits, quality assurance, and compliance activities.

Safeguarding and Compliance

• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and case files.
• Support compliance with Children's Home Regulations, Quality Standards, Ofsted requirements, and relevant legislation.
• Ensure risk assessments and support plans are regularly reviewed and updated.

Daily Living Support

• Support young people with daily routines and life skills.
• Manage medication in line with organisational policies.
• Support appointments, activities, education, and community engagement.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment.
• Support budget management and handling finances where required.

About You  
We are looking for someone who is:
 
✅ Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
✅ Experienced within residential childcare services
✅ A confident leader who can support and develop others
✅ Organised with excellent report-writing and IT skills
✅ Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
✅ Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
✅ Professional, resilient, and solution-focused
 
 
Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within a Children's Residential Home.
• Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Good understanding of Children's Home Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience administering medication.
• Understanding of therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience supporting staff development and leading shifts.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Sleep-in payments.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression pathways.
• Supportive management team.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people.

Safeguarding Commitment  
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment checks in line with current legislation.
 
Apply Today  
If you are an experienced Residential Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career and make a real impact on the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
 
Apply now and help create brighter futures for children and young people.
 
If you have the relevant experience and are based in the Greater Manchester area and would like to learn more, then please contact SaferHandSolutions and ask for Anna Ashley. Alternatively, submit your application for consideration.
 
Please note, SaferHandCare are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.