Senior Residential Childcare Worker
Health and Social Care Widnes ExamWorks UK Feb 27, 2026
Location: Widnes
Hours: 37 per week — 2 on / 4 off rota including sleep‑ins
Salary: £27,088 + generous sleep in enhancements
Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
DBS: Enhanced
Why This Role Matters
As a Senior, you are a key pillar of the home. You will:
* Support the management team
* Guide and mentor staff
* Ensure young people receive the highest quality of care
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead & Inspire
* Take charge of the home in the absence of senior management
* Make strong, child‑centred decisions aligned with best practice
* Model professionalism, empathy, and resilience every day
* Support staff in assessments, planning, and key working
* Ensure all records and plans are accurate and meaningful
* Demonstrate exemplary direct work with young people
Safeguard & Advocate
* Attend reviews and multi‑agency meetings as a key professional
* Ensure every child’s voice is central to their care and planning
Strengthen the Team
* Oversee daily admin and support colleagues in their responsibilities
* Promote consistency, positive culture, and high practice standards
* Encourage continuous improvement through effective communication
General Duties
* Transport young people to school, activities, and appointments
* Complete sleep‑ins in line with the rota
* Carry out reasonable tasks requested by management to support smooth running of the home
We Value Inclusion
ExamWorks UK is proud to hold Level 3 Disability Confident Leader status, demonstrating ongoing commitment to accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunities. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Lead with impact. Support with compassion. Grow with purpose.
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