Children's Residential Social Worker

Children's Residential Social Worker

Join to apply for the Children's Residential Social Worker role at Lifestyles Residential Services Ltd

At Lifestyles Residential Services, we believe that every child deserves a safe, stable, and nurturing home especially those who have faced trauma, disruption, or loss. Our staff don’t just clock‑in and out; they show up with heart, purpose, and resilience.

We value compassion, teamwork, integrity, fun, and hard work. If you bring both heart and skill, want to make a real difference, can laugh as well as listen, and show up for young people even on the toughest days, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be joining our team at our Dungiven home, a large, well‑equipped house designed for three young people aged 12‑17. The work is therapeutic, relational, and guided by the principles of safety, structure and support.

• Building meaningful, consistent relationships with young people, becoming a trusted adult they can rely on.
• Supporting recovery from trauma by creating safe routines, setting healthy boundaries, and using co‑regulation to help manage emotions.
• Applying your understanding of attachment theory, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and trauma‑informed models to guide your daily practice.
• Contributing to care planning and decision‑making alongside your team; your voice and insight help shape the direction of support.
• Providing calm, compassionate responses during times of crisis, helping young people feel safe, seen, and supported.
• Collaborating with professionals, families, and our in‑house MDT to ensure a joined‑up, holistic approach to care.
• Recording observations and interventions clearly and accurately, in line with safeguarding expectations and regulatory standards.

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW)
• Registration with NISCC
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Experience working in or alongside residential children’s homes
• Training in therapeutic or trauma‑informed models
• A passion for relational, restorative and strengths‑based practice
• Confidence navigating multi‑agency systems and safeguarding processes

Entry level

Full‑time

Other (Home Health Care Services)

Location:

Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom