Overview
Children's Residential Senior Support Worker
Location: Wrexham
Salary: Up to £36,517.00 per annum
Hours: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours/week)
Shift Pattern: Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and an average of two sleep-ins per week (included in salary)
Sleep-In Rate: £55 per sleep-in (included in total salary package)
Voluntary Overtime Available
Make a Lasting Impact with Your Chapter
At Your Chapter, we are a specialist provider of residential care and education, dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and young people who have experienced complex trauma and abuse.
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a key leadership role within one of our therapeutic homes, helping to shape a safe, nurturing environment where children can begin to heal and thrive.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Senior Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:
* Leading by Example: Supporting the team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care
* Day-to-Day Support: Assisting children with routines such as personal care, meals, and activities
* Mentoring Staff: Guiding junior team members, sharing knowledge, and supporting development
* Emotional and Behavioural Support: Helping children regulate emotions and manage challenges
* Promoting Learning: Supporting education, skill-building, and personal growth
* Maintaining Records: Ensuring accurate documentation and contributing to care planning
* Creating a Safe Home: Helping maintain a positive, safe, and structured environment
Every day offers new opportunities to make a real and lasting difference in a child’s life — and as a senior team member, you’ll help lead the way.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking individuals who are:
Experience and Qualities
* Caring and Compassionate: Genuinely motivated to help young people heal and grow
* Resilient and Reliable: Able to manage emotional challenges with professionalism
* Team-Focused: Collaborative, supportive, and able to work positively with others
* Organised and Proactive: Able to lead shifts and delegate tasks when needed
* Flexible: Willing to work evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts
What We Require
* Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Children & Young People
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Previous experience working in a residential childcare setting
What We Offer
* Award-Winning Provider: Join an organisation that’s recognised for excellence in the sector (check out our social media for photos and updates!)
* Comprehensive Training: Access to continuous professional development and the opportunity to grow through our Leadership Development Programme
* Health and Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our Simply Health cashback scheme for dental, optical, and health services
* Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for personal and work-related issues
* Holidays: 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Length of Service Award: Celebrate your milestones with us
* Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn up to £1,000 for referring a colleague
If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take the next step in your career, apply now! We'd be happy to arrange a phone call to discuss the role in more detail.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Learn more about us
Check out our website to learn more about our amazing team:
Your Chapter – Changing children’s life stories
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and treated with dignity and respect.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,079.50-£36,517.00 per year
Benefits
* Casual dress
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
Experience:
* Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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