Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

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

• 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.

• 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.