We are seeking:
Experienced and resilient Residential Support Workers to join our Ofsted‑registered solo service in Southport.
Ideal candidates will bring the drive, patience, and emotional regulation skills needed to help create a nurturing and structured environment where young people who have experienced trauma can develop emotionally, socially, and educationally.
We are looking for individuals who:
* Remain calm under pressure and respond confidently to challenging behaviour.
* Communicate clearly and work effectively as part of a team.
* Hold, or are working towards, a Level 2 Diploma in Children's Residential Care (desirable).
* Are available for full‑time hours.
* Bring previous experience (desirable but not essential).
* Hold a driving licence (advantageous but not essential).
* This role is well suited to someone who is committed to developing their skills and reflective capacity, and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in a young person's life.
Duties include:
* Support with routines such as preparing meals, promoting healthy activities, attending appointments.
* Safeguarding the wellbeing our young people.
* Promoting positive outcomes by ensuring care plans are adhered to.
* Encourage independence and life‑skills development.
* Maintaining cleaning standards within the home by carrying out daily tasks.
* Ensuring daily reports are accurately completed.
* Assess and respond to risks, recording concerns accurately.
* Implement behaviour support plans and de‑escalation strategies.
* Work as part of a team, modelling professional boundaries and consistent child centred practice.
* Multi-agency working with social workers, schools, health professionals, and families.
Pay Structure:
* No experience and during probation - £12.75 per hour.
* After passed probation period - £13.00.
* Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Children's Residential - £13.50.
* Level 4 Diploma in Children's Residential - £14.00.
* Sleep in rate £60/night
Benefits:
* Competitive rates of pay.
* Extra days annual leave for your Birthday.
* Time and a half on Bank Holidays (double time on Xmas and New Years day).
* Enrolment onto Pension scheme.
* Access to free, impartial, staff health and wellbeing services.
* Excellent training provided.
* Non cash bonuses / perks.