Job Description

Residential Support Worker - Children's Homes

Location: Moreton, Wirral CH46
Pay: 14.00 per hour
Contracted Hours: 165 per month
Sleep-in Rate: 60 per night

Job Overview

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people within a safe, nurturing environment. You'll help them thrive by implementing care plans, encouraging independence, and fostering positive relationships. This role requires compassion, resilience, and strong communication skills, as you'll work closely with families, colleagues, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for every child.

Key Responsibilities

Provide daily support with personal care, social integration, and life skills. Implement and monitor individual care plans tailored to each child's needs. Maintain accurate records of progress, behaviour, and health. Communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues to deliver holistic care. Safely transport children when required. Engage children in educational, recreational, and developmental activities. Offer guidance and resources to families to support childcare and development.
Essential Skills & Knowledge

Awareness of the needs of children and young people. Knowledge of the Children Act and Quality Standards. Understanding of residential care, equal opportunities, and the impact of trauma. Full driving licence. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to manage challenging behaviour and conflict calmly and effectively. Organised, dependable, and able to work under pressure to strict deadlines. IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and electronic record-keeping. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and staff development. Professional approach with flexibility to work a 24-hour rota (including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins).
Compliance

This post is

exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

. Full disclosure of any offences must be provided.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme
Work Location: In person