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Residential Care Worker Relief Staff
When you are an experienced residential childcare worker looking to pick up additional shifts, we would love to welcome you to Lifestyles Residential Services Ltd as a Relief Residential Support Worker. Our homes operate on a small‑bedded, trauma‑informed model, allowing us to deliver highly individualised, therapeutic care and giving staff the time and space to do the work properly.
About the Role
* Location: Dromore Co. Down home, a well‑equipped therapeutic house for one young person aged 6–11.
* Work type: Relief Support Worker covering planned or ad‑hoc shifts including days, nights, weekends, and sleep‑ins (based on your availability).
* Shift cover: Short‑notice cover or advance‑rotated hours.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Building consistent, meaningful relationships with young people.
* Supporting trauma recovery through safe routines and co‑regulation.
* Applying your understanding of attachment, ACEs and therapeutic models.
* Responding with compassion and calm during moments of challenge.
* Working collaboratively with a stable, experienced team.
* Following safeguarding procedures and maintaining accurate records.
Essential
* Level 3 qualification (or higher) in a relevant field.
* At least 1 year of experience in residential childcare.
* NISCC registration (or ability to register before starting).
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
* Training in therapeutic or trauma‑informed care approaches.
* A degree in Social Work, Youth Work, or Psychology.
* Familiarity with trauma‑informed and therapeutic care.
* Shift‑leading or key‑working experience.
Benefits
* Flexible shifts to suit your existing commitments.
* Small, therapeutic setting 3‑bedded model.
* Meaningful work that aligns with your values.
* Supportive, stable team that welcomes relief cover.
* Comprehensive induction and regular reflective opportunities.
* Ongoing CPD and training access.
* Competitive hourly pay.
* Free on‑site parking.
Join Our Waiting List
We’re also compiling a 12‑month waiting list. If the timing isn’t quite right, submit your interest anyway and we’ll be in touch when the next opportunity arises.
Policies & Access Information
Lifestyles adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice; a copy of the policy will be made available upon request. An enhanced Access NI disclosure check will be required for this post. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working within Lifestyles. A copy of Lifestyles Ex‑Offenders Recruitment Policy can be made available upon request. A copy of Lifestyles Secure Handling of Storage and Retention of Disclosure Information Policy is also available upon request.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
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Other
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Home Health Care Services
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