Childrens Residential Support Worker

Overview

Department: Residential

Location: Ivy Cottage - Nelson

Compensation: £30,672 - £32,540 / year

🌟 Join Our Team as a Residential Children's Support Worker 🌟

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Location:

Nelson & Brierfield, Lancashire

💰 Salary:
Up to £32,540 per annum

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and dedication to support children in residential care to thrive and reach their full potential?

We’re looking for compassionate, committed, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Residential Children s Support Workers in our 1 bed home in Lancashire. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be a positive role model and provide life-changing support to children who need it most.

• Provide day-to-day care, emotional support, and guidance to children and young people.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
• Support children in developing life skills, confidence, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with a team of professionals to deliver high-quality care.
• Work shifts, 2 days on (including sleeps) and 4 days off.

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (highly desirable) or a willingness to undergo this qualification once employed
• Experience in a children s home setting (highly desirable)
• Passion to help nurture young people
• Full, UK driving licence (essential)
• All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulation

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).

This role is committed to equality of opportunity and does not discriminate against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

• 📚 Fully funded Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification
• 🏦 Enrolment into the Esland pension scheme
• 🌴 248 hours annual leave per year
• 💸 Extra shifts/overtime available at enhanced rates
• 🎉 Bank holidays paid at time and a half
• 🧠 Comprehensive, paid induction training (accredited by the Bild Association of Certified Training)
• 🚀 Fantastic career development opportunities – over 50 internal promotions last year!
• 🚲 Cycle to work scheme
• 🤝 £500 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus
• 🏆 Monthly recognition awards
• 👕 Casual dress code
• 🛍️ Big-brand discounts via our E-Together employee benefits scheme
• 🍽️ Food available while on shift
• 🅿️ Free parking
• 🎂 A day off for your birthday
• 🏞️ Free access to a holiday home in the Peak District
• ❤️ The opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in a child’s life