Childrens Residential Support Worker

Instantimmo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in Manchester seeks a Children’s Residential Support Worker to support young people with autism and learning difficulties. Responsibilities include creating a safe environment, maximising educational opportunities, and providing personal care. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential settings, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Competitive salary of £24,700 annually with additional benefits.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Discount platform access

Comprehensive training and development

Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a residential setting, respecting and valuing young people as individuals.
• Ability to respond flexibly to the needs of young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a caring and accepting environment for the young people.
• Maximise educational opportunities for young people.
• Support young people with their personal care needs.
• Undertake domestic duties in accordance with safety policies.

Skills

Experience in a residential setting

Flexibility

Good communication skills

Ability to write reports

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Transferrable skills

Job description

Job Summary

Our children’s home in Walkden, Salford provides residential care for children and young people with autism and learning difficulties. We are looking for a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our experienced team. In this role you will work under the leadership of the Registered Manager in a caring home environment, nurturing and supporting young people and providing them with the care, love and support they would receive in a family home.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a caring, safe, secure and accepting environment that meets the physical, health, social needs and rights of the young people.
• Maximise educational opportunities and achievements for the young people by identifying, establishing and supporting educational provision and contributing to educational reviews.
• Undertake direct work designed to meet each young person’s needs as identified within the care plan, enabling them to reach their full potential.
• Support young people with their individual personal care needs, such as continence care, body and hair washing, dressing and encouraging independence.
• Undertake domestic duties, including cooking and cleaning to a high standard, in line with health and safety policies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience of working in a residential setting, carrying out the full range of duties in a well‑planned way that respects and values the young people as individuals.
• Flexibility to respond to the needs of the unit and young people.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write reports.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking the lead when required and maintaining open and honest communication.
• Transferrable skills are acceptable if you do not have direct experience working with children.

Hours & Remuneration

37.5 hours per week, worked over 5 shifts per week on a rota system which includes weekend working. Annual salary £24,700.00 (£12.67 per hour) plus biennial increments. Weekend pay is paid at a 25% premium on the hourly rate and there is a sleep‑in payment of £100.80 per sleep.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (30 days after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years).
• Generous pension scheme with up to 7% company pension contributions and death‑in–service benefits.
• Occupational sick pay and family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and discount platform with discounts on high‑street shops, travel, insurance etc.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light card.
• Proudly a real‑living‑wage employer.
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme with rewards for recommendations.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications.
• Long‑service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Well‑being initiatives such as free weekly yoga sessions and a Mental Health First Aider.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults in your home.

Training & Development

You will receive comprehensive training and be supported through a range of development opportunities.

Application Process

This role will involve regulated activity. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check at no cost to you.

The role will be removed early if a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged. Shortlisting will take place throughout the advert as we are looking for more than one individual.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio‑economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people and encourage applications from those with lived experience.