Senior Residential Support Worker

Senior Residential Children's Support Worker

Location: Bradford

Pay: £15.65 per hour plus bonuses

Sleep-ins: £50 per sleep-in

Shift pattern: 2 on, 4 off

Setting: 3-bed EBD home

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a high-quality residential children's home in Bradford that provides specialist care and support to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Support Worker ready to step up, or an established Senior Support Worker looking to join a supportive and progressive provider.

About the Role

As a Senior Residential Children's Support Worker, you will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing and structured environment where young people can thrive. You will act as a role model within the team, leading by example and supporting colleagues in delivering relationship-based care.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a happy, positive and stable home environment
• Make a demonstrable difference to the lives of children and young people
• Model relationship-based caregiving in all interactions
• Build secure, trusting relationships that help young people feel safe and valued
• Maintain accurate and timely records
• Attend and contribute to reviews, meetings and multi-agency conferences
• Support and guide junior team members

Requirements

• Previous experience working in residential childcare
• Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People's Workforce (essential)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Ambition, resilience and a genuine desire to see young people succeed
• Confidence and ability to act as a positive role model

What's on Offer

• £15.65 per hour plus performance-related bonuses
• £50 per sleep-in
• 2 on, 4 off shift pattern offering excellent work-life balance
• Supportive and trusting working environment
• Positive, family-oriented team culture that celebrates success
• Ongoing CPD including Team Teach, Manual Handling and management training
• Clear and genuine progression opportunities

If you're interested in this role then please apply now!

Know someone who would be suitable and interested? Please refer them to us at Chase Medical and ask for Rob.

Chase Medical are a specialist recruitment agency in Social Care and Primary Care settings.

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