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Children’s Residential Support Worker

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 12.71 - 12.71 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Burnley, Lancashire

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Pay: £12.71 per hour + £60 per sleep-in
Hours: 30–45 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 8:00am – 10:00pm, including weekends and sleep-ins

We are recruiting for a Children’s Residential Support Worker to support young people aged 9–15 within a residential care setting. The service supports children with challenging behaviours, including young people in foster care placements or transitioning from foster care environments.

This is a hands-on role focused on creating a safe, stable, and nurturing environment while promoting positive outcomes, emotional wellbeing, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

  * Provide day-to-day support and care to children and young people within a residential home environment.

  * Support children with emotional, behavioural, and social needs using a calm, consistent, and person-centred approach.

  * Assist with daily living tasks including housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe home environment.

  * Support young people to engage in education, routines, activities, and personal development.

  * Plan and participate in activities, community outings, and trips including outdoor days, theme parks, beaches, and recreational activities.

  * Maintain accurate records, incident reports, and safeguarding documentation.

  * Follow care plans, behaviour support strategies, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures.

  * Work collaboratively as part of a residential care team to deliver high-quality support.

Requirements

  * Previous experience within children’s residential care, support work, youth work, care, or behavioural support is desirable.

  * Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour is preferred.

  * Full UK driving licence – essential due to transport and activity requirements.

  * Strong communication, resilience, and relationship-building skills.

  * Understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries, and child-centred care practices.

  * PMVA, restraint training, or Team Teach certification preferred but not essential.

Benefits & Progression

  * £12.71 per hour + £60 sleep-in payment

  * Ongoing training and development opportunities

  * Support towards Level 3 & Level 4 Children & Young People qualifications

  * Clear progression pathway to Team Leader upon successful completion of Level 3/4 Childcare qualifications and demonstrated performance

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and reliable individual looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and young people while developing a long-term career within residential childcare

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