Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Homes
Bacup, Lancashire | £34,654 – £35,688 | Full-Time | 11 Sleeps per month (£50 per sleep)
Salary: £34,654 – £35,688 (including sleeps)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week on average
Number of Sleeps Required: Average of 10 per month
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs with EBD & LD
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve – 100% funded)
Experience in Years Required: 0–1 year (more experience may qualify for higher salary banding)
Employment Type: Permanent
- A full UK manual driving licence is essential.
- Sponsorship is not available.
- Applicants with only CQC experience and no background in Ofsted-registered children’s homes will not be considered.
The Home
- Number of Beds: 2
- Location: Bacup, Lancashire
- Type of YPs: Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Learning Disabilities (LD), Trauma, CSE, CCE
- Ofsted Rating: Varies by home and will be confirmed during the interview.
- Ratio of Staff to Children: 2:1 or 1:1 based on individual needs
Who we are looking for
We're seeking dedicated and compassionate Senior Residential Support Workers who are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. You will be a strong listener, patient, and ready to create a safe, nurturing space where children can thrive.
Who you will be working for
A leading provider in therapeutic children’s residential care, the organisation operates over 50 homes across England and Scotland. They are known for:
- An in-house clinical and therapeutic team
- A nurturing model of care built around long-term, stable placements (average stay 2 years)
- Extensive internal progression routes, including clinical, L&D, commissioning, and management
- A track record of promoting from within – many Area Managers began as Support Workers!
- Structured roles from RSW to Cluster Manager and beyond
Why this Home & Company
Progression Opportunity:
- Clear route from RSW to Team Leader, Deputy, RM, and beyond
- Cluster Manager role offers RM-ready candidates first access to vacancies
Qualification Opportunity:
- Level 3 Diploma fully funded
- Level 5 Diploma fully funded
- L&D pathway supports growth from day one
Benefits:
- Salary sacrifice for cars, tech, white goods
- Blue Light Card
- Credit union access
- Medicash health plan
- Meals provided on shift
Ethos & Culture:
- Core Values: Accountable, Considerate, Collaborative, Progressive
- Mission: “To be at the forefront of providing happy homes and schools where nurture exists and hope flourishes for every child to reach their full potential.”
- A true family feel culture where support, autonomy, and recognition go hand in hand
