Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance. Please note: Internal applicants applying for a secondment opportunity must have approval from their line manager before submitting an application. Due to the nature of the work, it is a legislative requirement that there be a five year gap between the oldest child on site and youngest member of staff. Due to this restriction applications will be considered from those aged 21 or over. An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen within our residential service for a Senior Residential Support Worker. You will be working within Children and Young People’s Service, caring for children and young people at Hebble Lodge, supporting them in all aspects of their lives. This will include supporting them in education, independent living skills, recreational activities and keywork sessions to help further their life skills. You will work as part of a dedicated team responsible for caring for children and enabling them to achieve their personal best. The successful candidate will confidently demonstrate the skills to lead on effective shift management. The role requirement includes the individual working shifts to cover sleep overs, evenings, weekends, School and Public holidays. You will lead, coach and influence staff, supporting development opportunities and implement shared evidenced based practices efficiently within a timely manner. The ideal candidate will have experience of assessing and respond safely when managing conflict, complaint and crisis situations to reduce or mitigate risks, employ a solution focused approach delegating tasks accordingly to ensure safe and best practices are employed in the absence of management. If you have a Level 3 Diploma (QCF) qualified in Children and Young People’s workforce or nationally recognised equivalent and hold a full UK driving licence, we would welcome your application. For an informal discussion please contact: Jamie Wilson Jamie.wilson@calderdale.gov.uk or Victor Gladok Victor.gladok@calderdale.gov.uk We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. Closing Date: Sunday 10th May 2026 Interview Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026 We may utilise digital interview methods. As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel. As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .