Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

00 (depending on qualification held)* Hours: full time (2 days and 2 sleep nights in a row, following by 4 day break) Are you a passionate and experienced support worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a nurturing, child-focused environment where every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference? We’re looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Macclesfield.

Apply now and help shape brighter futures for children who need it most. Blakelow Bank is a solo EBD home, providing our young person a safe, caring and structured home environment. As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll play a key part in the running of the home and the needs of your young person.

Your role will include: Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals Supporting care plans and helping young people achieve their goals Leading by example and supporting junior colleagues on shift Promoting a safe, clean, and happy home environment Encouraging learning, development, and independence in every child Keeping records up to date with care and professionalism A minimum of 12 months experience in residential childcare A Level 3 Diploma (or above) in Residential Childcare (or an accepted equivalent) A full UK driving licence – essential for transporting young people and attending external meetings A calm, resilient, and compassionate approach to care Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins (rota given in advance but likely to be 2-on, 4-off) Candidates must have to work in the UK Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs). All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

Benefits

, incentives and inhouse.

include (but are not limited to): A competitive salary of £35,848 to £39,274 per year (depending on qualification held)* A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement) A casual dress code Free food while you are on shift Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (accredited by the Bild Association) Career development opportunities – we had over 100 internal promotions last year!

Qualifications

held) and working 10 sleep-nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night). Apply today and become part of our highly valued team!