Position: Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home
Department: Residential
Location: Lily Lodge – Brierfield, Burnley
Compensation: £34,408 - £37,834 / year
Hours: full time (2 days and 2 sleep nights in a row, followed by 4 day break)
About the Role
Lily Lodge is a solo EBD home, providing our young person a safe, caring and structured home environment.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll play a key part in the running of the home and the needs of your young person.
* Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
* Supporting care plans and helping young people achieve their goals
* Leading by example and supporting junior colleagues on shift
* Promoting a safe, clean, and happy home environment
* Encouraging learning, development, and independence in every child
* Keeping records up to date with care and professionalism
Qualifications
* A minimum of 12 months experience in residential childcare
* A Level 3 Diploma (or above) in Residential Childcare (or an accepted equivalent)
* A full UK driving licence – essential for transporting young people and attending external meetings
* A calm, resilient, and compassionate approach to care
* Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins (rota given in advance but likely to be 2‑on, 4‑off)
* Candidates must have to work in the UK
Benefits
* A competitive salary of £34,408 to £37,834 per year (depending on qualification held)*
* A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
* Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
* A casual dress code
* Free food while you are on shift
* Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (accredited by the Bild Association)
* Career development opportunities – we had over 100 internal promotions last year!
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program, Online GP, healthcare and cashback, discounts and gift vouchers (through our employee rewards app)
* Monthly recognition awards
* Estimated salary based on a pay rate of £13.80 to £15.45 per hour for days (depending on qualifications held) and working 8 sleep‑nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night). Rates applicable from April 2026.
Legal and Equal Opportunities Statement
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs). All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.
Apply Today
Apply now and help shape brighter futures for children who need it most. Become part of our highly valued team!
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