Senior Residential Support Worker

Senior Support Worker - 2 bedded Children's Residential Home

Location: Manchester

Salary: £27,144 - £36,192 per annum, plus £52 per sleep

Hours: Full-time, Permanent

Shifts: 3 x 12 hour shifts - plus sleeps

Successful Senior Residential Support Worker candidates can choose between a 36 hour, 40 hour or 48 hour permanent contract.

Brook Street Social Care
, in proud partnership with a respected children’s residential care provider in Manchester
, is recruiting for experienced and dedicated Senior Residential Support Workers to join their compassionate and expanding team.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker
, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with EBD needs in a safe, children centred and structured environment. You will offer support with a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care.

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff
• Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met
• Support the development and implementation of individual care plans
• Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Be part of the on‑call rota and cover shifts when required

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – essential
• Previous experience in a senior or team leader role within a children’s residential setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for making a difference in young people’s lives
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑in shifts
• Driver with access to own car

• Continuous training and professional development
• Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways
• A chance to work for an organisation that truly values its staff and the children they care for

Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference? Apply today with Brook Street Social Care for more information.

Good luck!