Children's Residential Support Worker

Your Chapter; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Provider

Comprehensive Training

Health and Wellbeing Support

Employee Assistance Programme

Holidays

Length of Service Award

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Your Chapter is a specialist residential care and education provider supporting vulnerable children and young people across England and Wales. As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will join a dedicated team to help young people overcome trauma and build resilience in a stable, caring environment.

The role focuses on daily routines, education support, and engaging activities to promote wellbeing. We offer training and a supportive workplace with opportunities to develop within a

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring individuals with a genuine interest in supporting vulnerable children.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, young people, and external partners.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins as part of a full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, personal care, meals and activities to promote independence.
• Provide educational support by helping with homework and learning activities.
• Lead recreational activities and holidays to boost engagement and wellbeing.
• Offer emotional support and person-centred guidance to navigate challenges.
• Complete care plans and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized home environment.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to foster a positive, nurturing team culture.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Location: Preston, PR4
Salary: Up to £33,703 per annum
Hours: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours per week) with a flexible shift pattern, including evenings, weekends, and an average of two sleep‑ins per week (included in salary - £55 per sleep‑in). Voluntary overtime is also available.

About Your Chapter

At Your Chapter, we are a specialist provider of residential care and education, dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and young people who have experienced complex trauma and abuse. Guided by our core values, we aim to transform the lives of those in our care across England and Wales.

As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you’ll be a crucial part of a passionate team, helping vulnerable young people through their challenges and creating positive change in their lives.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Residential Support Worker, your role will include:

• Supporting daily routines: Supporting children with personal care, meal preparation, and daily activities to help them develop independence
• Educational support: Encouraging and supporting children in their learning journey, assisting with homework, and helping them develop new skills
• Leading recreational activities: Organising and leading recreational activities, including fun events and holidays, to increase engagement and enhance well‑being.
• Emotional support: Providing guidance, care, and person‑centred support to help children navigate difficult moments
• Documentation: Completing care plans, reports, and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintaining a safe environment: Ensuring the home is clean, secure, and well‑organised
• Team collaboration: Working closely with colleagues to create a positive, nurturing environment

Every day is unique, with opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of the children you care for.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking individuals who are:

• Caring and Compassionate: A genuine passion for making a positive impact on vulnerable children’s lives
• Resilient: Able to handle emotionally demanding situations and provide stability to children in need
• Team‑Oriented: Comfortable working as part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Communicative: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with children, colleagues, and external partners
• Motivated: Committed to providing high‑quality care and working toward the best outcomes for children and young people
• Flexible: Willing to work shifts that include evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins

Previous experience in residential care is preferred but not essential—we provide full training to support your success in the role.

What We Offer

• Award‑Winning Provider: Join an organisation that’s recognised for excellence in the sector (check out our social media for photos and updates!)
• Comprehensive Training: Access to continuous professional development and the opportunity to grow through our Leadership Development Programme
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our Simply Health cashback scheme for dental, optical, and health services
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for personal and work‑related issues
• Holidays: 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Length of Service Award: Celebrate your milestones with us
• Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn up to £1,000 for referring a colleague

We can’t wait to hear from you!

About Us

Check out our website to learn more about our amazing team:

Your Chapter – Changing children’s life stories

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and treated with dignity and respect.