Children's Residential Support Worker

Belmont Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private organisation providing residential care for children and young people in Liverpool seeks an experienced Children's Home Care Worker. The role involves supporting young individuals aged 8 to 18 with emotional wellbeing, behavioural needs, and daily living tasks. Ideal candidates will have experience with children or youth in care, a professional approach and knowledge of safeguarding. Join a dedicated team working to foster positive relationships and promote independence in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care, youth justice, or forensic services.
• Confident in working with complex emotional needs.
• Flexible and reliable, with a strong team ethic.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily care and emotional wellness.
• Build professional, trauma-informed relationships.
• Promote emotional development through structured care plans.
• Work closely with social workers and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in reviews.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Ability to work with challenging behaviour

Calm and professional approach

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Strong team ethic

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and reliable Children's Home Care Worker to join a private organisation that provides residential care for children and young people with complex needs, including those with forensic backgrounds and a history of trauma or challenging behaviour.

This is a demanding but highly rewarding role, working within a small team to create a safe, stable and supportive environment for young people aged 8 to 18.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting young people with day-to-day care, emotional wellbeing, routines, and behavioural needs
• Building positive, professional relationships and offering consistent, trauma-informed support
• Promoting independence, safeguarding, and emotional development through structured care plans
• Supporting young people with education, appointments, and daily living tasks
• Working closely with colleagues, social workers, education providers and external agencies
• Keeping accurate records and contributing to multi-agency reviews and risk assessments
• Working shifts that include sleep-ins and waking nights, following a rolling 2 on / 4 off pattern

What we're looking for

• Experience working with children or young people in residential care, youth justice, or forensic services
• Confident working with challenging behaviour and complex emotional needs
• A calm, resilient and professional approach
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Flexible and reliable with a strong team ethic
• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People (or working towards it) is desirable, but not essential

If you have the right experience and want to make a real difference in a young person's life, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for more information