Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Widnes Source: WhatJobs

£27,088

Health and Social Care Widnes ExamWorks UK Feb 27, 2026

Location: Widnes
Hours: 37 per week — 2 on / 4 off rota including sleep‑ins
Salary: £27,088 + generous sleep in enhancements
Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
DBS: Enhanced

Why This Role Matters

As a Senior, you are a key pillar of the home. You will:

Support the management team
Guide and mentor staff
Ensure young people receive the highest quality of care

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead & Inspire

Take charge of the home in the absence of senior management
Make strong, child‑centred decisions aligned with best practice
Model professionalism, empathy, and resilience every day
Support staff in assessments, planning, and key working
Ensure all records and plans are accurate and meaningful
Demonstrate exemplary direct work with young people

Safeguard & Advocate

Attend reviews and multi‑agency meetings as a key professional
Ensure every child’s voice is central to their care and planning

Strengthen the Team

Oversee daily admin and support colleagues in their responsibilities
Promote consistency, positive culture, and high practice standards
Encourage continuous improvement through effective communication

General Duties

Transport young people to school, activities, and appointments
Complete sleep‑ins in line with the rota
Carry out reasonable tasks requested by management to support smooth running of the home

We Value Inclusion

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