Childrens Residential Care Worker

Caretech Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts

Health benefits

24/7 support

Welcoming home

Fully funded induction

Diploma funding

Career growth

Supportive team

Job summary

CareTech Group is recruiting a Residential Support Worker in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, to help young people aged 8–18 with daily routines, school prep, meals and engaging activities.

You will create a warm, homely environment, support emotional wellbeing, and participate in trips and creative projects while keeping essential care records. Training is provided, with opportunities for progression and safeguarding via enhanced DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines: getting ready for school, meal preparation, and planning activities.
• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join activities like trips to the park, movie nights, or creative projects.
• Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.

Job description

Shifts: 1 on 2 off basis which can include sleep ins

"CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader."

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At Cambian you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Residential Support Worker, based within Lytham St Annes every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8–18) helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What You’ll Do

As a Residential Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.

Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.

Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.

Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.

Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.

Where You’ll Do It

Our home has an experienced and supportive management and senior team, with an established and experienced staff team. We have opportunities for development and promotion and a homely and nurturing environment to work in and both the management and staff teams are approachable.

Our home is a 3 bedded home, we are registered for LD and behavioural young people. We strive for positive outcomes for our young people and we have a nurturing home.The staff team are proud and supportive of all the young people who reside here.

The staff team are consistent and work together to ensure positive outcomes for the young people. Staff have good morals and respect for each other and the young people and consider others views. We are welcoming staff team and it is important that all staff members feel comfortable when working in the home.

Who You Are

Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others.

No prior experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide the training.

Why Join Us?

• Exclusive discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.)
• Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years
• 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation
• A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space
• Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction
• Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion
• Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do

Your Next Step

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Safeguarding Statement

Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

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