Join Our Team: Senior Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Nestle Brook House, Rusholme, Manchester
Salary: £27,040 to £31,200 per year +sleep-in allowance and bonuses and long-term incentives
Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time | Permanent
About Wishing Well Homes
Nestle Brook House isn't just a home—it's a sanctuary where children and young people aged 6–17 with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioural challenges, and complex needs can truly thrive. Rated "Good" in all areas by Ofsted, we provide a safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment that feels like family.
Our approach is child-centred, therapeutic, and holistic—from play therapy and art sessions to nature-based activities, every moment is designed to build trust, resilience, and joy. We believe in empowering children and supporting our staff with equal passion.
Why Work With Us?
* Impact Lives Every Day: Help children feel safe, valued, and inspired to grow.
* Be Part of a Strong Team: "We are friends, we trust each other, and we feel supported everywhere we turn." – Staff feedback, Ofsted.
* Professional Growth: Ongoing training, Level 4 Diploma support, and career progression.
* Wellbeing Matters: We prioritise staff wellbeing because exceptional care starts with a supported team.
Your Rewards
* Salary: £27,040 to £31,200 per year
* £50 sleep-in allowance
* Flexible full-time or part-time shifts
* Bonus & performance incentives
* Casual dress, free meals, and staff events
* Mentoring and continuous professional development
What We're Looking For
* Recent experience as a Senior or Children's Residential Support Worker
* At least Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
* Full UK Driving Licence
* A heart for child-centred care and safeguarding
What Makes Nestle Brook House Special?
* A beautifully refurbished three-storey home designed to feel warm, safe, and truly homely.
* Purpose-built spaces including a dedicated therapy room, calming sensory areas, and private, high-standard bedrooms.
* Access to specialist therapeutic support, including an in-house Art Therapist and a commissioned Psychotherapist.
* A holistic, trauma-informed approach with activities like play therapy, art, music, and nature-based experiences.
* Located in vibrant Rusholme, close to schools, parks, cultural amenities, and world-class sports facilities.
* A strong ethos of privacy, dignity, respect, and choice, ensuring every child feels valued and empowered.
* A team culture built on trust, collaboration, and wellbeing—because happy staff create happy homes.
Ready to make a real difference?
Apply today or email us at Let's create brighter futures together.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,040.00-£34,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person