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