Childrens Residential Support Worker

The Cambian Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Bolton is looking for Children’s Residential Care Workers to support and engage with young individuals in a caring environment. The role focuses on delivering emotional support, organizing activities, and fostering independence among children aged 8-18 with various needs. Competitive pay, training opportunities, and career progression are all part of this rewarding role within a dedicated team.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Holiday entitlement

Health benefits

Activity days

Career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Emotional strength and empathy required.
• Experience in handling behavioral and emotional needs.
• Desirable qualifications: therapeutic experience and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and support education access.
• Organize activities and provide 1:1 support.
• Maintain records and provide transportation.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Resilience

Positive parenting skills

Attention to detail

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Client:

The Cambian Group

Location:

Preston and surrounding areas

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking Children’s Residential Care Workers to join our residential services, aiming to create a stable and welcoming environment where our young people are central to everything we do.

As a Residential Care Worker, you will be emotionally strong, empathetic, and driven to make a difference daily. You will understand our children and their backgrounds, ensuring their needs are prioritized. Approachability, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

You will help children learn independence and support them with your own life experiences, demonstrating empathy, compassion, resilience, and positive parenting skills.

The role involves a variety of tasks, including organizing activities, providing 1:1 support, and engaging with children aged 8-18 with behavioral and emotional needs.

We offer competitive pay (£11.92-£12.54 per hour plus sleep-in rates), training and development opportunities, holiday entitlement, health benefits, activity days, and career progression pathways.

Shift patterns are 16-24 hours, including sleep-ins, on a one-on-two or two-on-four basis.

Responsibilities include delivering high-quality care, supporting education access, promoting healthy lifestyles, household duties, record keeping, organizing outings, and providing transport.

Requirements include a Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable qualifications include NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, therapeutic experience, educational support, leadership skills, and higher qualifications.