About us
Willow Way Care is opening Aster Children's Home in Bury — a warm, values-led, trauma-informed service where children feel safe, listened to and able to thrive. We're building a team who share our heart for outstanding care.
The role
Provide day-to-day care, routines and meaningful activities
Build trusting, safe relationships with young people
Support education, health and family cocontacts
Keep high-quality records and work within clear safeguarding procedures
Collaborate with colleagues and professionals to secure the best outcomes
Pay & Progression (Residential Support Worker track)
Brand New RSW (no experience): £12.75/hr (£256.25 per shift incl. sleep)
Post-probation / enrolled on Level 4: £12.90/hr (£258.50 per shift incl. sleep)
Qualified Level 4 RSW: £13.25/hr (£263.75 per shift incl. sleep)
Sleep-in allowance: £65.00 per night
(Team Leader and management pay bands are also published internally, with structured progression routes to Level 4 and 5.)
You'll bring
Compassion, patience and consistency
Flexibility to work shifts including sleep-ins
Recording, teamwork and communication skills
Full UK driving licence (essential)
Experience in residential childcare (desirable)
Level 3 CYP (or commitment to work towards)
We offer
Transparent pay structure and clear career progression
Paid sleep-ins
Comprehensive training (including safeguarding and behaviour support)
Regular supervision, reflective practice and wellbeing support
A supportive culture where your voice is valued
Safer recruitment
This post involves regulated activity with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An Enhanced DBS with children's barred list and satisfactory references are required. The statutory DBS filtering rules apply; only relevant, non-filtered information is considered.
Equal opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment.
How to apply
To apply, please:
1. Upload your CV through Indeed.
2. Complete our short application form here: Willow Way Care Application Form
Applications will only be considered once both a CV and completed form are received.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.75 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 32 per week
Application question(s):
* Are you able to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins (£65 per night)?
* Can you reliably commute to Bury, Greater Manchester for on-site shifts?
* Do you hold a full UK driving licence?
* Will you complete our online application form as part of the recruitment process?
* Are you willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (Children's Barred List) and provide references?
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person