Overview
Residential Support Worker - Preston
Pay: £13.69 - £16.69 per hour (depending on experience). Shifts: Mornings, Evenings, Waking Nights (Full-time & Part-time available). Location: Preston.
Responsibilities
* Providing emotional and practical support in daily routines for children and young people.
* Encouraging independence and building life skills.
* Supporting with education, hobbies, and social activities.
* Ensuring safeguarding and promoting wellbeing at every turn.
* Working closely with a skilled team to create positive outcomes.
What We Offer
* Competitive hourly rate: £13.69 - £16.69 (based on experience).
* Flexibility with shift patterns: mornings, evenings, and waking nights.
* The opportunity to work in a rewarding role with a genuine impact.
* Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment partner — TeacherActive.
* Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression.
Who You Are
* Experience in a residential or care setting is desirable, but a positive attitude and a caring nature are essential.
* Reliable, resilient, and committed to safeguarding.
* Able to work flexibly across different shifts, including weekends and holidays.
* A driver's license is a bonus — many homes are in semi-rural locations.
* All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference vetting.
Application & Compliance
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
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