Residential Support Worker - Therapeutic Children's Home Location: Liverpool Contract: Full-time, permanent Pay: £13.00 - £14.00 Sleep - in £55 -£60 We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and emotionally resilient individuals to join a therapeutic residential team supporting children and young people who have experienced significant challenges in their lives. This is a meaningful opportunity to help children feel safe, heard, and supported as they grow into confident and independent individuals. You will work within a home that offers structure, trust, and belonging, where the young people are at the heart of everything we do. Your role will involve hands-on care, emotional support, and a consistent, calm presence that helps children feel valued and secure. Your Role: Supporting Stability and Growth As part of a dedicated and trauma-informed team, you'll work with individual care plans to ensure the holistic needs of each child are met—emotionally, socially, physically, and educationally. You'll play a vital part in creating an environment where young people are able to heal, grow, and build positive futures. Your Core Responsibilities Daily Care & Home Life Support children with everyday routines including meals, personal care, and bedtime. Maintain a warm, well-kept home that feels safe and welcoming. Deliver care that is consistent, respectful, and adapted to each child's needs. Follow individual care plans and contribute to ongoing assessments and reports. Listening, Advocacy & Emotional Support Build trusting, non-judgmental relationships with children and young people. Provide a safe space for them to express feelings and explore identity. Advocate for their needs and wishes in meetings and care planning processes. Be a dependable role model, always offering calm, compassionate guidance. Education, Hobbies & Enrichment Promote the importance of learning, and support school attendance and engagement. Encourage creative and leisure activities that build confidence and life skills. Help children access community activities that reflect their interests and identity. Facilitate routines around homework, organisation, and educational preparation. Health & Wellbeing Support healthy lifestyle choices including balanced diets, exercise, and sleep. Attend health appointments with young people and record key outcomes. Monitor emotional wellbeing and help children build coping strategies. Promote positive self-image and personal development. Safety & Safeguarding Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately and in line with policy. Conduct and record regular health & safety and risk management checks. Ensure children feel emotionally and physically safe at all times. Maintain boundaries and use proactive behaviour support strategies. Teamwork & Professional Practice Work collaboratively with your team to provide consistent and supportive care. Communicate clearly with colleagues, external professionals, and families (where appropriate). Engage in supervision, reflective practice, and training to build your skills and understanding. Contribute to a respectful, accountable workplace that prioritises child welfare. What We're Looking For You don't need prior experience in residential care—but you do need: A genuine desire to support vulnerable children to recover, grow, and succeed. The ability to remain calm under pressure, with a problem-solving mindset. Strong communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships. A full, clean UK driving licence. Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. What You'll Gain A rewarding role that makes a lasting difference in a child's life. A supportive team where your contributions are valued and respected. Structured training and development to help you grow professionally. Opportunities for career progression into senior care roles. A caring environment that values empathy, stability, and relational practice .