Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional looking to make a real impact in the lives of children with learning disabilities? We're seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join an established, supportive team in Liverpool.
This is a fulfilling role where you'll provide essential care, encouragement, and support to children in a residential setting, helping them develop independence, confidence, and life skills.
Location: Liverpool, L9
Contract: Permanent, 39 hours per week
Salary: £12.80 - £13.40 per hour
Additional Pay: £62.64 per sleep-in (4-8 sleep-ins per month, adding £3,000-£6,000 annually)
Hours: Full-time, long day shifts with sleep-ins
Responsibilities
- Delivering high-quality care and personalised support to children with learning disabilities.
- Assisting with personal care needs in a respectful and professional manner.
- Leading shifts and supporting colleagues to maintain a structured and nurturing environment.
- Supporting the implementation of care plans tailored to each child's individual needs.
- Ensuring safeguarding policies and best practices are followed at all times.
- Promoting positive behavior and managing challenging situations with patience and professionalism.
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care reviews and team meetings.
Requirements
- Essential: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Preferred: A valid driving license.
- Previous experience working with children who have learning disabilities is essential.
- Confidence and ability to provide personal care.
- A patient, empathetic approach with excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Flexibility to work long shifts and sleep-ins as required.
Apply Now
If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - lisa.mcvinnie@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.
The benefits of working with SCS:
- A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
- Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!
- An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
- Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
- Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
- Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.
