Locations: Chorley & Winsford
Salary: £15 per hour plus £60 per sleep-in (Approx. £37,000 per year)
Rota: 2 days on / 4 days off
Contract: Full-Time (including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins)

About the Role
We are working with a well-established care provider that offers specialist residential support for children and young people who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect. They are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Residential Care Worker to join their teams in Chorley and Winsford.

This role plays a key part in creating a safe, supportive, and structured environment for young people, while also leading and guiding a team of care staff to deliver high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

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Support and safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people

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Act as a positive role model and provide consistent emotional and practical support

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Lead shifts, manage daily routines, and supervise care teams

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Attend reviews and advocate for young people's needs

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Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members

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Deputise for the Registered or Deputy Manager as needed

Requirements

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Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent)

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Experience in residential childcare with some team leadership responsibilities

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Strong knowledge of safeguarding, care standards, and regulatory requirements

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Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills

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Full UK driving licence preferred

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Level 4/5 qualifications or therapeutic experience is desirable

What's on Offer

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£15 per hour plus £60 per sleep-in

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Consistent 2 days on / 4 days off rota pattern

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Supportive and experienced management team

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Opportunities for career progression and development

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A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference

Interested?
If you're looking for a role where you can lead, support others, and have a real impact on young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your residential care career