Residential Support Worker
Location: Kirkham, Lancashire | Salary: From £33,401 per year + £85 per sleep-in Hours: Full-time, 42 hours per week + sleep-in shifts
Contract: Permanent
About Us
At Creative Living Care, we are passionate about supporting children to feel safe, valued and empowered. Our 3-bedded children's home in Kirkham provides a warm, nurturing and stable environment where young people can thrive. Since opening, we've built a strong reputation for delivering high standards of care, with a focus on consistency, relationships and positive outcomes.
If you want to work somewhere you are valued, supported and can genuinely make a difference every day — this could be the role for you.
About the Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting our young people with their emotional, social and practical needs, while promoting a safe, caring and stimulating environment. You'll work as part of a dedicated team to provide consistent care, positive role modelling, and tailored support, helping our young people to develop skills, build resilience and reach their potential.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people at all times
* Building positive, trusting relationships and acting as a consistent role model
* Supporting daily routines, personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks
* Helping young people engage in education, hobbies, appointments and family contact
* Using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies
* Acting as a key worker and contributing to care plans, reports and reviews
* Maintaining accurate records and effective shift handovers
* Working closely with colleagues, families and external professionals
* Promoting a safe, nurturing and structured environment in line with: Children's Homes Regulations & Quality Standard, The Children's Act, Ofsted Framework
Working pattern: Full-time (42 hours per week), including at least one sleep-in shift per week.
Example pattern: Week 1 – Tue, Thu, Fri / Week 2 – Mon, Sat, Sun.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary from £33,401 per year + £85 per sleep-in shift + Bonuses including the following:
* Performance bonuses linked to Ofsted outcomes
* Birthday Bonus - Paid on/near birthday
* 'For Outstanding Practice' Bonus
* Refer-a-Friend Bonus
* Service Award Bonus
* Length of Service Leave Entitlements
* 5.6 weeks annual leave
* Paid Enhanced DBS check
* Company pension scheme
* Health & wellbeing support - Health Assured
* Mentoring and development opportunities
* Free meals on shift
* Free on-site parking, casual dress, supportive team culture
What We're Looking For
We are seeking people who are:
* Patient, positive, reliable, flexible, motivational and caring
* Able to build relationships and support young people with complex needs
* Resilient, reflective and committed to ongoing development
* Comfortable working shifts, weekends and sleep-ins
* Able to drive and hold a clean driving licence
Qualifications and Experience:
* Minimum Level 3 in Health & Social Care or Children & Young People's Services (or willingness to work towards this during employment)
* Minimum 2 years' experience supporting young people, ideally those with additional or complex needs
* Good knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation
* Strong communication, recording and teamwork skills
All applicants will be subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and full employment history verification.
How to Apply
If you are looking for a fresh start and want to join a supportive and child-centred organisation where you can make a real difference — we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and tell us why you'd be an ideal candidate for this role, including any relevant experience, skills or qualifications.
Creative Living Care – Building brighter futures together.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £33,401.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company car
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person