Children's Residential Support Worker (LD)

Together Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Together Trust is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker in Salford to offer care for young people with autism and learning difficulties. The role involves supporting their social and educational needs within a caring environment, alongside a dedicated team. The position offers a salary of £24,700 per year, alongside numerous benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Sick pay and family policies

Training and development

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential setting preferred.
• Transferable skills considered valuable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a caring, safe, and secure environment.
• Support educational opportunities for young people.
• Undertake direct work from care plans.
• Maintain accurate records for planning and reviews.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Respectful approach

Ability to write reports

Organizational skills

Job description

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Children's Residential Support Worker (LD), Salford

Client: Together Trust

Location: Salford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 57786c193e7f

Job Views: 13

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Package Description: Have you ever wanted to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable Children and Young People? Our children’s home in Walkden, Salford, provides residential care for Children and Young People with Autism and Learning Difficulties. We have a vacancy for a Children's Residential Support Worker in our Walkden, Salford service to be part of our experienced team. You will work in a caring home environment with the wider team under the leadership of the Registered Manager, nurturing and supporting the young people, providing them with all the care, love, and support they would receive as if it was their family home. The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of children, young people, and adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support. Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs, and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them, and we work together for change. Whether that’s helping people to live independently, or creating spaces to learn, work, and play, you’ll be making sure adults with disabilities or complex health needs have a chance to thrive, right in the heart of their local communities. The hours are 37.5 per week worked over 5 shifts per week on a rota system which includes weekend working. The annual salary for this role is £24,700.00 (£12.67 ph.) per year plus biennial increments. Additional enhancements include weekend pay at 25% premium and sleep-in payments of £100.80 per sleep.

• Providing a caring, safe, and secure environment that meets the physical, health, social needs, and rights of the young people.
• Supporting educational opportunities and achievements for the young people.
• Undertaking direct work to meet the young person’s needs as identified within the care plan.
• Taking responsibility for key working at least one young person under supervision.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing reports for planning and statutory reviews.
• Supporting young people with personal care needs and encouraging independence.
• Undertaking domestic duties like cooking and cleaning.

What can you bring to the team…?

• Experience in a residential setting and a respectful approach to young people.
• Flexibility, good communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write reports, organize, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Transferable skills if lacking direct experience with children.

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service length.
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit.
• Sick pay, family policies, discounts, and more.
• Training, development, and long service awards.
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee support programs.

At the Together Trust, our vision is to champion a better future for the people we support. For full details, see our Job Description. If you think you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply now. For questions, email [emailprotected]. We are committed to paying a living wage and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience. We support reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.