Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care recruitment agency is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker in Preston. The role involves providing high-quality support to young people with complex needs during night shifts. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, implementing care plans, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the young individuals. Candidates should possess the ability to work independently, show patience, and have experience working with young people in similar environments. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Weekly pay

Flexible staffing options

Holiday pay

Contributed pension

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with challenging behaviours.
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to obtain one).
• Have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to young people, including those with challenging behaviours.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Implement and follow individualised care plans to meet the needs of each young person.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the young people at all times.

Skills

Experience working with young people with complex needs

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker

* Location: Preston

* Shifts: Days & Nights available

* Shift Times: Days start and finish between 7am‑10.30pm & Nights are 10pm – 8am

* Pay: £13.50 per hour plus additional holiday pay

* Immediate Start Available

Make a Difference in the Lives of Young People with Complex Needs

Are you passionate about supporting young people with complex needs and helping them lead more independent lives? Do you have the patience, empathy, and resilience to work with children with learning disabilities? If you're enthusiastic about providing high‑quality care and support, we want to hear from you!

Vetro Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Residential Support Worker to join a specialist service that supports young people with complex needs in our 3‑4 bedroom residential homes. These homes provide a nurturing and safe environment, ensuring each young person receives the tailored care and support they deserve.

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
• Opportunities to work in a variety of social care settings
• Flexible staffing options (including 2:1 support and waking nights)
• Worker of the Month prize (£50)
• Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter
• 24‑hour registration – register from the comfort of your home
• Holiday pay – paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
• Contributed pension

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting the daily lives of young people with complex needs. You will be responsible for providing high‑quality care and support, implementing personalised care plans, and ensuring that the young people are supported to engage in activities that help develop their independence, social skills, and overall well‑being. Our homes cater to a wide range of cultural backgrounds, and we create care plans that are unique to each individual, ensuring their specific needs are met. Some of our young people may present with anger management issues, absconding behaviours, and criminal behaviours, so your role will require a calm, patient, and proactive approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to young people, including those with challenging behaviours
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities
• Implement and follow individualised care plans to meet the needs of each young person
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of the young people at all times
• Support young people to engage with their education at Vetro Regional School
• Be available for full‑time work

The Candidate

• Have experience working with young people with complex needs
• Be patient, empathetic, and resilient in the face of challenging behaviours
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to obtain one)
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Experience supporting children in a similar environment

Interested? If you're excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people with complex needs, click the 'apply' button below to start your application!

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.