Job Description

Make a meaningful difference in children's lives by creating safe, nurturing homes where young people can thrive and reach their full potential.

Support Worker Children's Residential

13.00 to 13.50 per hour (31,400 to 32,400 per year including sleep-ins)
Preston

Permanent full-time role
UK right to work required - no sponsorship available

Looking for a fresh start in the New Year and a role where you can genuinely change young lives? Join Embrace Care as a Children's Residential Support Worker and help create safe, nurturing homes for children who need it most.

Embrace Care is recruiting full-time Children's Residential Support Workers to join our residential homes in Preston, supporting children and young people with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and complex needs.

This is a hands-on care role where your patience, consistency and compassion will make a real difference every day. You will help children feel safe, supported and valued, while encouraging independence, confidence and positive development.

Embrace Care is a growing specialist care provider. In 2024, we grew our workforce to over 140 colleagues, and in 2026 we will continue to grow in a thoughtful and sustainable way. This means stronger teams, better on-shift support and clear opportunities to develop a long-term career in children's residential care.

Contract details

Permanent full-time position

What we offer

13.00 to 13.50 per hour plus sleep-in payments Approximately 31,400 per year including sleep-ins 28 days paid annual leave with annual pay reviews Loyalty bonuses of up to 32,000 over 10 years Free on-site parking Fully funded healthcare support including dental, eye care and physiotherapy Paid induction and continuous training Clear career progression and support to gain relevant qualifications Refer a Friend bonus of 1,000 per successful referral Annual staff awards with over 10,000 in prizes Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental and physical wellbeing

Your role as a Children's Residential Support Worker

Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people Support daily routines, education, leisure and personal development Help children build life skills, confidence and independence Follow care plans, behaviour support strategies and safeguarding procedures Create a safe, positive and inclusive home environment Maintain accurate records and work as part of a supportive team

What we are looking for

Experience in care or working with children is beneficial but not essential A compassionate, patient and reliable approach Willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential Care Strong commitment to safeguarding and positive outcomes for children Resilience, empathy and a genuine desire to support young people

Why work for Embrace Care

At Embrace Care, we are committed to providing high-quality, child-centred care while supporting our teams to grow and succeed. You will be welcomed into a supportive environment, given high-quality training and encouraged to develop your career.

Apply now

Click Apply Now to join Embrace Care and start making a meaningful difference in children's lives.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Transport links
Application question(s):

Are you restricted to working up to 20 hours per week (State Yes or No): Are you on a Student, Skilled, Dependant or Graduate Visa that requires sponsorship now or in the future? (Please state which one and the expiry date MM/YYYY): Do you hold a Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential Care (Please state, Yes or No)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person