Children's Residential Support Worker

Newcross Healthcare Solutions; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks compassionate support workers to work with children in a residential care setting. This role offers flexible part-time and full-time hours, rewarding applicants who have experience working with young people. Join us to make a difference and help children feel safe and heard. Competitive pay of £13.90-£16.68 per hour, with various benefits including same-day pay and free training.

Benefits

Same-day pay

Free training

Referral bonus

Free uniform

Discounts & perks

Qualifications

• 6+ months of full-time care experience (in the last 3 years).
• At least 3 months' experience working with children or young people (in the last 3 years).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support children with day-to-day life and emotional well-being.
• Encourage independence and daily routines.
• Build positive relationships based on trust.

Skills

Experience with children

Empathy

Teamwork

Behavior management

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker - St Helens

Pay: £13.90-£16.68 per hour (including holiday pay)

Flexible shifts | part-time and full-time hours

Be the reason a child feels safe, supported, and heard.

At Newcross Healthcare, we're on a mission to help children and young people thrive. We're looking for compassionate Residential Support Workers to provide stability, care, and encouragement to those who need it most.

If you've got experience working with children or young people and want to make a real difference - we want to hear from you!

What's in it for you

• Same‑day pay: Get 50% of your earnings instantly
• Flexible working: Regular shifts with choice of days/nights/weekends
• Free training: 400+ CPD‑accredited courses via FuturU
• Referral bonus: Up to £500 for each friend you refer
• Welcome gift: Free uniform and gift box when you join
• Discounts & perks: Save on groceries, tech, travel and more

Your role

You’ll work in a residential care setting, supporting children with day‑to‑day life, emotional well‑being, and general mentorship and support. You’ll:

• Build positive relationships based on trust and respect
• Encourage independence and daily routines
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Be a steady, caring presence – someone they can count on

What we're looking for

• 6+ months of full‑time care experience (in the last 3 years)
• At least 3 months' experience working with children or young people (in the last 3 years)
• Right to work in the UK
• A kind, resilient, and team‑focused attitude

Why Newcross?

For nearly 30 years, we've supported care professionals to deliver outstanding support with compassion. You’ll get the tools, support, and recognition you deserve – because great care is never delivered alone.

Apply now – and start making a real difference.

Your next shift could be the one that changes a young life forever.

Newcross Healthcare offers permanent employment in temporary locations with both full-time and part-time hours available, subject to availability.