Children’s Residential Support Worker
Posted on Jun 2, 2026 by CV-Library
Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£12.7 - £12.7 Hourly
Full-Time
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
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
Reference: 225187677
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Children’s Residential Support Worker
Posted on Jun 2, 2026 by CV-Library
Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£12.7 - £12.7 Hourly
Full-Time
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
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
Reference: 225187677
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