Residential Care Worker – Relief Staff
If you’re an experienced residential childcare worker looking to pick up additional shifts — we’d 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.
Do You See a Difficult Child – or a Child in Difficulty?
At Lifestyles, we believe the difference lies in perspective — and in the people who care enough to look deeper.
If you value compassion, teamwork, integrity, fun, and hard work, and you understand the importance of safeguarding and accurate recording, then we want to hear from you.
Whether you can offer a couple of shifts a month or more regular support, your experience is valuable — and your presence will help shape a therapeutic environment where young people can feel safe, supported, and seen.
About the Role
You’ll be working at our Dromore Co. Down home, a well-equipped therapeutic house for one young person aged 6–11. As a Relief Support Worker, you’ll support the permanent team by covering planned or ad-hoc shifts including:
* Days, nights, weekends, and sleep-ins (based on your availability)
* 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
What You’ll Need
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
Why Join Lifestyles as Relief Staff?
* 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.
Lifestyles adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice; a copy of the policy be made available to you 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.
Skills:
* Crisis Intervention
* Residential Care
* Challenging Behaviour
* Care work
* Youth activities
* Social care
* Foster Care
Benefits:
* Parking
* Medical Aid / Health Care
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