Job Description

Job Title: Residential Support Worker

Location: South Manchester

Service Type: Children's Residential Home (Ages 5 to 16)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: 13.00 to 15.00 per hour dependent on experience and qualifications

Hours: 37.5 to 40 hours per week including evenings, weekends, waking nights and sleep-ins where required

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, resilient, and compassionate Residential Support Worker to join our children's residential service in South Manchester. You will support children and young people aged 5 to 16 with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ADHD, and the effects of trauma and neglect. Many of the young people may have experienced abuse, family breakdown, or significant loss. The role focuses on providing consistent, nurturing, and therapeutic care to help children feel safe, valued, and supported.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care and supervision to children and young people in line with individual placement plans and risk assessments

Create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment at all times

Support children with daily routines including personal care, school attendance, activities, and bedtime routines

Use positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies to manage challenging behaviour

Build trusting, professional relationships with children and young people

Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, and healthy routines

Support children to attend education, health appointments, and community activities

Maintain accurate daily records, incident reports, and care documentation

Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in line with safeguarding legislation and company policies

Work closely with social workers, schools, and other professionals

Participate in handovers, team meetings, supervision, and mandatory training

Work flexibly on a rota including weekends, nights, and bank holidays

Person Specification

Essential

A calm, caring, and resilient approach

Ability to work with children who present challenging behaviour linked to trauma, neglect, EBD, and ADHD

Strong communication, boundaries, and teamwork skills

Flexibility to work shifts including nights and weekends

Right to work in the UK

Willingness to undertake enhanced DBS and full safer recruitment checks

Desirable

Experience working in a children's residential or specialist care setting

Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Health and Social Care, or similar qualification or willingness to work towards

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Understanding of ADHD, emotional dysregulation, and neglect

Full UK driving licence (not essential)

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate of 13.00 to 15.00

Comprehensive induction and specialist training including behaviour management and safeguarding

Career progression and funded qualifications

Supportive and experienced management team

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing and mental health support

Safer Recruitment and Ofsted Statement

This role is subject to safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted and Department for Education requirements. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check with barred list information, provide satisfactory references, and undergo verification of identity and right to work in the UK. Employment will be subject to these checks being satisfactorily completed.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,300.00-35,784.76 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: Remote