Children's Residential Support Worker

Qualified Residential Support Worker

Location: Leigh
Salary: £27,999.72 - £29,428.49 (DOE)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Residential Support Worker to join our children's home in Leigh. This is a great opportunity to be part of setting up a new service and making a real difference from day one.

The home supports children with SEMH, EBD and learning difficulties , so we're looking for someone who is confident, compassionate and able to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.

You'll be part of a supportive team, working under an experienced Registered Manager, helping to create a safe, structured and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the home
• Building positive routines, structure and boundaries
• Developing trusting relationships with young people
• Promoting independence, confidence and resilience
• Managing challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques
• Ensuring safeguarding and child protection standards are followed at all times
• Working with families and professionals such as social workers, education and health teams
• Completing accurate care records and documentation
• Keeping the safety and wellbeing of young people as a top priority

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a residential or care setting
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Knowledge of child development and young people's needs
• Ability to build professional, positive relationships
• Calm, resilient and able to handle challenging situations

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary with progression opportunities
• A supportive, values-led team
• Ongoing training and career development
• Opportunities to progress internally
• Employee benefits including:
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light Card (retail discounts)
• Enhanced family leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Free eye care vouchers

Interested?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference in young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of something new and meaningful.

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