Senior Support Worker – Therapeutic Children’s Residential Home
Location: Cheadle, ST10
Salary: £34,726 – £36,930 per year (average annual earnings)
Hours: 48 hours per week (sleep-ins included in contracted hours)
Rota: 2 days on / 4 days off
Age range: 4–12 years
Care model: Trauma-informed, therapeutic residential care
We are currently recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker to join a therapeutic children’s residential home based in Cheadle, Stoke. The service supports children aged 4–12 years who have experienced early trauma and present with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
This is a hands-on senior role for someone confident in leading shifts, supporting staff development and delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care within a clinically informed environment.
About the service
The home provides a safe, nurturing and structured environment focused on emotional recovery, stability and positive outcomes. Care is delivered alongside education and clinical input as part of a therapeutic programme.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead shifts and maintain high standards of care
* Support staff development and model best practice
* Implement care plans, risk assessments and behaviour strategies
* Build positive relationships with children and professionals
* Ensure safeguarding procedures and regulatory requirements are met
Requirements
* Previous experience in children’s residential care
* Level 3/ 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Confidence managing challenging behaviour therapeutically
* Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
* Flexibility to work long days and sleep-ins
Bonuses and Benefits
* Monthly bonuses linked to Ofsted rating
* Monthly bonuses linked to staff retention
* Monthly bonuses linked to budget targets
* Monthly bonuses linked to team qualifications
* Gym pass
* Birthday bonus
* Anniversary bonus
* Refer-a-friend scheme
* Company pension
* Ongoing training and development
* Supportive, clinically informed working environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential care professional looking to step into or continue in a senior role within therapeutic childcare