Senior Residential Children's Worker

  • Shire Healthcare
  • Blackpool, Lancashire
  • Oct 14, 2025
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

We are working in partnership with a provider of children s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker based in Blackpool. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children's home.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £39,720 per year. (Based on 10 shifts per month)

This is a permanent position working 160 hours per month. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within the residential childcare sector and already completed a level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare.

If you are already an established Senior, our client may be able to offer progression into a Deputy Manager Role in the near future.

As a Senior Residential Children s Worker, your responsibilities will include:

  • To attend staff meetings and supervisions.
  • To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
  • To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
  • To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
  • Providing support with reference to person-centred support plans.
  • Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm
  • Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.
  • Continuous commitment to professional development
  • To be willing to cover other homes when required
  • Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

  • Career progression opportunities
  • Committed to the continuous development of all staff
  • NVQ level 5 enrolment
  • Overtime available
  • Free Meals on shift

Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!

Apply today for more information or to speak to a specialist Consultant

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