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