Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker
CV-LibraryPreston, LancashiretemporaryPosted: 12 June 2026
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We are recruiting for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join a 3-bed EBD residential service in Ingol, Preston, supporting two young people aged 12 and 16 with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
The Role
As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the home, leading shifts, mentoring colleagues, and helping young people achieve positive outcomes in a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.
Essential Requirements
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Minimum 6 months' experience as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker
* Experience supporting children and young people with EBD and complex needs
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Comfortable driving an automatic vehicle
* PMVA / Safehold training desirable
* Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
Responsibilities
* Leading shifts and supporting the management team
* Providing high-quality care and support to young people
* Supporting behaviour management plans and risk assessments
* Maintaining accurate records and reports
* Promoting positive outcomes and independence
* Ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing remain at the forefront of practice
* Acting as a positive role model for both young people and staff
Shift Pattern
* 10:00am – 11:00pm
* Sleep-in
* 7:00am – 10:30am
What's on Offer?
* Competitive salary package
* Sleep-in payments
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Supportive management team
* Career progression prospects
* Pension scheme and employee benefits
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and have the experience required for a senior role, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration
We are recruiting for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join a 3-bed EBD residential service in Ingol, Preston, supporting two young people aged 12 and 16 with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
The Role
As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the home, leading shifts, mentoring colleagues, and helping young people achieve positive outcomes in a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.
Essential Requirements
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Minimum 6 months' experience as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker
* Experience supporting children and young people with EBD and complex needs
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Comfortable driving an automatic vehicle
* PMVA / Safehold training desirable
* Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
Responsibilities
* Leading shifts and supporting the management team
* Providing high-quality care and support to young people
* Supporting behaviour management plans and risk assessments
* Maintaining accurate records and reports
* Promoting positive outcomes and independence
* Ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing remain at the forefront of practice
* Acting as a positive role model for both young people and staff
Shift Pattern
* 10:00am – 11:00pm
* Sleep-in
* 7:00am – 10:30am
What's on Offer?
* Competitive salary package
* Sleep-in payments
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Supportive management team
* Career progression prospects
* Pension scheme and employee benefits
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and have the experience required for a senior role, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration