Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential

Sgscare; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run residential childcare provider in Liverpool is hiring a Residential Support Worker (Unqualified) to support children with challenging behaviours. This permanent role offers flexible shifts, training, and potential for internal progression. Candidates should be passionate about making a difference in young people's lives and must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

Paid qualifications up to Level 4 Residential Childcare

Regular Director and RI support

Family-style culture with strong values

Genuine internal progression

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and nurturing environment to children and young people.
• Support children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.
• Work in a family-run environment with close support from leadership.

Skills

Experience with young people

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Job description

Residential Support Worker (Unqualified)

Job Title: Residential Support Worker (Unqualified)
Location: Liverpool (Allerton area)
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Working Hours: Flexible shifts (1 on 2 off or 2 on 4 off rotation)
Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour
Number of Sleeps Required: 8 to 11
Pay Per Sleep: £60 per sleep (pre-sleep)
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs with EBD, DOLS children
Qualifications Required: None required – training and qualifications provided
Experience in Years Required: Experience working with young people with challenging behaviours
Employment Type: Permanent

The Home

• Number of Beds: 4 (registered for 2 children)
• Location: Allerton, Liverpool
• Type of YPs: EBD, DOLS, Trauma, Neglect
• Ofsted Rating: Awaiting first inspection (2 other company homes rated Good)
• Ratio of staff to children: 2:1/1:1

Who we are looking for

Someone passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people. You’ll be patient, resilient, and empathetic — able to offer guidance, stability, and a nurturing environment.

Who you will be working for

A family-run, close-knit residential childcare provider with 3 homes currently open and a 4th underway. You’ll have direct support from the Directors and Responsible Individual, who are regularly involved and available.

Why this Home & Company

• Full induction and training before opening
• Paid qualifications up to Level 4 Residential Childcare
• Regular Director and RI support
• Genuine internal progression – current RM started as Bank staff
• Supportive, family-style culture with strong values

Sponsorship is not available

Do NOT apply for this role if any of the following apply to you

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car.
• Candidates with only Health Care, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner experience will not be considered.
• You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available.
• Your on a Visa

Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join this professional and dedicated team, apply today!

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