Description

Children and Young People's Residential Support Worker

Location: Southport
Contract: Permanent / Full-Time
Salary: £27,000
Shifts: Predominantly sleep-ins / night shifts as part of the rota

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people?

We are recruiting dedicated, compassionate Residential Support Workers to join one of our clients teams and help create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where young people can thrive.

About the Role

As a Children and Young People's Residential Support Worker, you will be part of a committed team providing a high-quality residential service to children and young people age 7 to 17. You will help ensure their physical, emotional, and social needs are met, supporting their holistic development, resilience, and positive future outcomes.

You will act as a positive role model, offer consistent support, and work in line with care and placement plans to help young people feel safe, secure, and valued.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Children & Young People

• Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people.
• Report any unsafe practices or concerns immediately.
• Promote healthy boundaries, structure, and routines within the home.
• Provide a positive and professional role model at all times.
• Support young people using appropriate intervention strategies to encourage pro-social behaviour.
• Act as a key worker and deliver direct, individual support as needed.
• Support young people with group work, projects, and leisure activities in line with their care plans.

Teamwork & Professional Development

• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team and help guide less experienced staff.
• Participate in training as required by regulation, guidance, and organisational policy.
• Promote equality, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Attend staff meetings, supervision, and reflective practice sessions.
• Undertake sleep-in duties according to the rota.
• Take part in ongoing training and professional development.
• Carry out additional reasonable duties as required, including deputising for senior staff when necessary.

Regulatory & Administrative Responsibilities

• Work in line with all company policies, procedures, and Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Support young people in accordance with their individual care and placement plans.
• Complete accurate and timely records and reports as required.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, external professionals, young people, and their families.
• Contribute to statutory reviews and meetings by providing written and verbal reports when required.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of key policies, including safeguarding, fire safety, and health & safety procedures.

Desirable Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (highly desirable due to the nature of the role).
• Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (children’s social care pathway) or equivalent.
• Or a commitment to obtain this qualification within 2 years.

Why Join Us?

• Make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable young people
• Full training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive and experienced leadership
• Opportunities to progress within the organisation

Apply Today

If you’re committed, compassionate, and ready to support young people to grow, develop, and succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for more information.