Senior Residential Support Worker – £36,000–£37,000 OTE | Lead from the Front in High-Quality Homes Chorley & Preston | All homes rated ‘Good’ | 3-bed EBD homes with strong therapeutic ethos Are you ready to step up and lead from the front? Our client is seeking Senior Residential Support Workers for their well-established homes in Chorley and Preston town centre — all currently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with a fourth home on the way. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced support workers ready to take on more responsibility, or for existing seniors looking for a new, values-driven home with real progression. About the Role: • Support the daily care and routines of children with emotional and behavioural needs • Lead shifts and ensure smooth handovers, staffing and support across the rota • Act as a role model and mentor to junior staff • Provide 1:1 supervision, guidance and support in line with Quality Standards • Assist the Registered Manager with care planning and staff development • Support recruitment, training and performance reviews of team members What Makes This Exciting: • All homes rated ‘Good’ – stable placements, no third child admitted until ready • 2 on, 4 off rota with approx. 8 sleeps per month (£60 per sleep) • Full-time contract with reliable patterns (not all second sleeps required) • £15.50 per hour DOE sleep-ins – OTE £36,000 to £37,000 • Growing provider – 4th home opening soon, with real opportunity to progress About You: • Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People (or equivalent) • Experience in residential childcare and confident shift leadership • Calm, committed and child-focused, with excellent communication skills • Valid UK driving licence required • Confident in rota planning, mentoring and safeguarding responsibilities Why Join: • Strong, child-centred leadership and clear progression pathway • Opportunity to grow with a continuously expanding provider • Supportive team culture and investment in staff development • Front-line leadership with scope to shape quality care daily How to Apply: If you’re ready to lead from the front and grow with a trusted provider, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further