Children's Residential Support Worker

Belmont Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks holiday

Birthday Gift

Additional Holiday Accumulation

Perkbox

Ongoing support and development opp.

On-site parking

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment seeks a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker for our Warrington team. You will join a safe, nurturing residential setting to support children and young people with daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education and personal development, making a meaningful difference.

Responsibilities include assisting with routines, building positive relationships, promoting wellbeing, and supporting social and life skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in residential or similar settings.
• Experience with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic and professional in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily routines and personal development.
• Provide emotional support and promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• Build trusting relationships and assist with social and life skills.
• Work with colleagues to maintain a safe, structured environment.
• Assist with behavioural management strategies in line with policies.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all young people at all times.
• Participate in shift work, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Childcare qualification (desirable)

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker

Contract: Permanent

Location: Warrington

Job Summary

We are seeking caring, resilient, and dedicated Children's Residential Support Workers / to join our team in Warrington. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people w within a safe, nurturing residential environment.

These positions are not term-time only, offering the opportunity to work throughout the summer holidays. The successful candidate will work closely with young people to support their daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education, and personal development while making a meaningful difference in their lives.

Duties

• * Support children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in a residential care setting.
• * Assist with daily routines, personal development, and educational activities.
• * Provide emotional support and promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• * Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• * Support young people to develop social, communication, and life skills.
• * Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
• * Assist with behavioural management strategies in line with organisational policies.
• * Ensure the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of all young people at all times.
• * Participate in shift work, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Shift Pattern

2 days on, 4 days off

(Including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts)

Qualifications & Requirements

• * Relevant experience working with children, Residential Support Worker, or similar role.
• * Experience supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) is highly desirable.
• * Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• * Ability to work patiently, empathetically, and professionally in challenging situations.
• * A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• * Relevant qualifications in childcare, education, or residential care are beneficial but not essential.
• * Level 3, beneficial but not a requirement

As long as you have experience working with children, such as a Teaching Assistant, you are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• * 6 weeks holiday
• * Birthday Gift
• * Additional Holiday Accumulation
• * Perkbox
• * Ongoing support and development opportunities.
• * On-site parking.

Work Location

In person – Warrington

Work Location: In person