Job Description

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Senior Residential Support Worker - Therapeutic Children's Home

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Location: Oldham, OL3


Salary: 16 per hours & 70 per sleep


Shifts: 48-hour shifts + occasional 24-hour shifts (rota confirmed 6 months in advance)


Sleep-ins: 8-10 per month (essential)


On-call duties: Required


Driver: Yes, essential


Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent


Experience: Minimum 1 year in a Children's Residential setting


Monthly hours: 165

Welcome to

To Be
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Where young people thrive -- and so do our team.

At To Be , we're building something more than a children's home -- we're building a future for young people with Learning Disabilities (LD) and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).


We're also building a team culture where every voice matters, careers are nurtured, and everyone feels they belong.


If you're passionate about making a long-term difference in children's lives and want to be part of a supportive, therapeutic environment -- you'll feel right at home with us.

What We Offer

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? A trauma-informed, relationship-based care model


Meaningful career progression with clear pathways into management


Therapeutic support for both children and staff


Buddy system for new starters


Wellbeing benefits, including:


Free/subsidised gym membership Access to Blue Light Card discounts Wellness scheme (incl. dental, podiatry, therapy, acupuncture, and more)

Beautiful, fully furnished homes integrated into local communities

About the Role

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As a

Senior Residential Support Worker

, you'll play a vital role in transforming lives. You'll:


Deliver consistent, one-to-one therapeutic care to children aged 5-17 Support children in daily routines, education, and social activities -- from appointments to UK trips and holidays abroad Be a positive role model, providing stability, safety, and emotional support Help create a nurturing environment where children feel heard and valued Maintain accurate records in line with care plans Work collaboratively with a close-knit team and experienced manager Be resilient through the highs and lows -- and always ready to put the child first

What We're Looking For

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?? At least 1 year's experience in a children's residential care setting


?? Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Residential Childcare


?? A full UK driving licence


?? Passion, empathy, and a strong sense of purpose


?? Commitment to building a career in therapeutic care -- with support to gain your Level 5 Diploma and progress into management

Rewards & Benefits

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Career & Development

Fully funded Level 4 & 5 Diplomas Regular supervision and development-focused 1:1s In-house & online expert training Progression

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Financial Benefits

Transparent salary progression Uncapped overtime (earn up to 50% more per month) Enhanced overtime pay Fully funded enhanced DBS

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Health & Wellbeing

33 days annual leave Monthly wellbeing check-ins 24/7 on-call management support Employee Assistance & Counselling Wellness package extended to family members after 6 months

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Team Culture & Extras

Company events and awards Regular team meetings and idea-sharing sessions A real sense of community and support

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're driven to give young people the childhood they deserve -- filled with

laughter, safety, and possibility

-- we want to hear from you.
Contact Sam for a confidential chat:
Phone:

01423 393 019

Email:

samuel@sgscare.co.uk

Or simply click Apply Now to start your journey with To Be .