Senior Support Worker | Children's Residential
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, Childminder / Nanny, Childcare Director/Daycare Manager
Location: Wrexham
Salary: £15.00 per hour, plus £60 per sleep-in (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Shifts: 2 on, 4 off, including sleep-ins
Shift Times: Long day shifts with sleep-ins as part of the rota
Please note: We do not hold licences to support overseas candidates. You must have previous experience working within a Children's Residential Home or a similar residential childcare setting as a Senior Support Worker or Support Worker.
About the Role:We are looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join a Children's Residential Home located in Wirralsupporting children and young people with a range of emotional and behavioural needs.
This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Chester, Ellesmere Port, Birkenhead, Wallasey, Bebington, Heswall, Neston, Hoylake, West Kirby and surrounding areas.
As an experienced Senior Support Worker, you will be responsible for delivering safe, effective and person-centred care while supporting the day-to-day running of the home. You will provide guidance to colleagues, promote positive outcomes for young people and help maintain a nurturing, stable and supportive environment where children can thrive.
You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of safeguarding, care planning and compliance, working closely with colleagues, families and external professionals to ensure each young person receives the highest quality of care.
Requirements:- A positive, caring and compassionate approach to delivering high-quality childcare
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- A motivated, flexible and proactive approach to work
- Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Children and Young People's Workforce or Residential Childcare is desirable
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Previous experience working within a Children's Residential Home or similar residential childcare setting
- Experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs
- Ability to complete accurate records, care plans and incident reports
- Full UK driving licence
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p
- £15.00 per hour
- £60 per sleep-in shift
- Structured 2 on, 4 off rota
- Full-time contract (40 hours per week)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career progression opportunities within children's residential care
- Supportive and experienced management team
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people
Senior Support Worker /
Children's Residential Home /
Residential Childcare /
Children and Young People /
Residential Support Worker /
Level 3 Residential Childcare /
Safeguarding /
Child Protection /
Young People /
Emotional and Behavioural Needs /
Residential Care /
Wrexham /
North Wales /
Children's Care Jobs /
Senior Residential Support Worker /
Sleep-In Support Worker /
40 Hours Per Week / 2 On 4 Off /
Full UK Driving Licence
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