Department: Residential
Location: Sunrise Lodge - Morecambe
Compensation: £34,408 - £37,834 / year
Hours: full time (permanent). Shifts: 2 days on (including sleep nights), 4 days off.
About the role
Are you a passionate and experienced support worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a nurturing, child-focused environment where every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference?
We’re looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team, based at our solo home in Morecambe. Our solo homes enable us to provide EBD support and look after children and young people in a safe, caring, and structured home environment.
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll play a key part in the daily life of our home. You’ll help lead your team on shift, provide hands‑on care, and support the young people through their everyday experiences — the highs and the lows.
Your role will include:
* 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
* Taking part in sleep‑in shifts and working a 2‑on, 4‑off rota (with advance notice)
What You’ll Need
* A minimum of 12 months experience in an Ofsted‑registered residential children's home
* A level 3 diploma (or above) in Residential Childcare (or an accepted equivalent). Applications may be considered for candidates that are close to achieving the diploma
* 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 plan given in advance but likely to be 2 on 4 off)
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.
What we can offer
* A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
* A estimated salary of £34,408 to £37,834 (depending on qualification held), based on an hourly rate of £13.80 to £15.45 (days) and a sleep night rate of £60 per night
* 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
Ready to lead with heart and purpose? Apply now and help shape brighter futures for children who need it most!
#J-18808-Ljbffr