Residential Support Worker – Preston
£13.69 – £16.00 per hour
Day, Evening & Waking Night Shifts Available
TeacherActive is currently recruiting Residential Support Workers to work within children’s residential homes in Preston.
You will be supporting children and young people with emotional, behavioural and complex needs in a safe, structured and nurturing environment. The homes are part of a well-established UK provider that specialises in high-quality residential care, education and clinical support for children and young people, with a strong focus on safeguarding, positive outcomes and trauma-informed care.
The Role:
Supporting children and young people with daily routines and personal care where required
Promoting independence, emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
Building trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model
Supporting education, activities and community engagement
Maintaining accurate records and working closely with the wider care team
Ensuring a safe, stable and supportive environment at all times
Shift Patterns:
Day shifts
Evening shifts
Waking night shifts
Flexible shift availability to suit your schedule.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience working with children or young people in a care, support or residential setting (desirable but not essential)
A compassionate, patient and resilient approach
Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and professionally
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to complete training and undergo enhanced DBS checks
What TeacherActive Offers:
Competitive pay rates of £13.69 – £16.00 per hour
Flexible working opportunities
Ongoing training and CPD
Dedicated consultant support
Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
If you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people and are looking for flexible work in Preston, we’d love to hear from you.
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