Residential Support Worker

Overview

GS Social Care Solutions Ltd are looking for Residential Support Workers to join their team. Working at either our children's home in Great Harwood or a CQC home in Rishton, the successful candidate will receive between £13.10 - £13.50 per hour.

I am recruiting for full time days - all candidates must have a full UK manual driving licence for this role.

I am also recruiting for full time nights. The rota pattern would be 4 on 4 off.

Interviews will be held on the basis of right to work and driving licence checks being completed. Start dates are to be discussed at interview.

• 24‑hour, person‑centred care within a home environment
• Practical and emotional support tailored to individuals’ needs
• Assistance with daily living: personal care, meals, housekeeping
• Encouragement of independence, dignity, communication, and well‑being
• Support with outings, appointments, and community inclusion
• Accurate recording of observations and liaising with nurses/managers
• Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams (nurses, therapists, social workers)
• Adherence to safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality policies

• Implement individual care and support plans to foster progress and independence
• Provide personal care support with compassion and respect
• Facilitate daily living activities and meaningful engagement
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and professionals
• Proactively identify and escalate health or behavioral concerns
• Participate in team handovers, meetings, and reflective practices
• Maintain a safe, homely, and therapeutic environment at all times

Essential:

• Caring, patient, resilient, and adaptable
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to work flexibly (days, nights, weekends, sleep‑ins)
• Commitment to safeguarding and resident dignity
• Basic digital literacy for record‑keeping

Desirable:

• Experience in residential care or support settings
• NVQ Level2/3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards it
• Full UK driving licence (often essential)

• Full induction via GS Training Academy (moving & handling, safeguarding, LD & autism, complex care and medication)
• Onsite nurse-led training for clinical/complex care
• Career development opportunities:
  Care Leader → Deputy/Registered Manager

• Join a skilled, diverse, family-focused team
• Work across a supportive network — from Support Workers to Directors
• Be part of an organisation rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted and “Good” by CQC

• Competitive hourly rates with sleep‑in allowance
• Paid holiday, pension, Blue Light Discount card
• Extensive training and development
• Career progression in a specialist residential service
• Supportive, inclusive, family-run culture
• Wagestream
• Potential for crash course's or funding towards driving lessons.
• Company bonus scheme
• Make a difference — empower independence.
• Become part of GS Social Care and help transform lives—every day.

• Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
• Location:
  
  In person

Do you want to work days or nights?

Licence/Certification: UK Manual Driving Licence (preferred)