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Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker
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Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker
Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home
Location: Huddersfield, HD5
Salary: Up to £37,834 (depending on qualifications)
Hours: Full-time (2 days + 2 sleep nights in a row, followed by a 4-day break)
Are you a passionate and experienced support worker ready to make a real difference in a child-focused environment? Join our team in Huddersfield and help shape brighter futures.
About Snowdrop House
A solo EBD (Emotionally Based Difficulties) home, we provide a safe, caring, and structured home environment for young people in need of support.
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in:
- The daily running of the home
- Meeting the specific needs of our young person
Your Role Will Include
- Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
- Supporting care plans and helping young people achieve personal goals
- Mentoring junior colleagues and setting a professional example
- Promoting a safe, clean, and happy home environment
- Encouraging learning, development, and independence
- Keeping thorough, up-to-date care records
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What We’re Looking For
We need a dedicated professional with:
- A minimum of 12 months experience in residential childcare
- A Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Residential Childcare
- A full UK driving licence (for transporting young people and attending meetings)
- A calm, resilient, and compassionate approach to care
- Ability to work shift patterns, including sleep-ins (2-on, 4-off rota provided)
- Legal right to work in the UK
Employment is subject to:
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right-to-work verification
- Reference, health, and safeguarding checks
We uphold equal opportunities—all employees must champion fairness and challenge any discriminatory behaviour based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.
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Benefits
We value our team and provide:
- Competitive salary: £34,408–£37,834 pa (depending on qualifications)
- Birthday leave (in addition to annual entitlement)
- Casual dress code
- Free food while on shift
- Enhanced pay for overtime & bank holidays
- Comprehensive onboarding (accredited by Bild Association)
- Career progression—over 100 internal promotions last year!
- Employee Assistance Programme, Online GP, and additional benefits via our rewards app:
- Healthcare support
- Discounts & gifts
- Cashback opportunities
- Monthly recognition awards
- Salary estimates: £13.80–£15.45/hr (days) + £60/sleep night (avg. 8/month). Rates apply April 2026+.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join our valued team!
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