Childrens Support Worker

Belmont Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Childrens Residential Support Workers to join a dedicated team in Lancashire. This fulfilling role involves providing emotional and practical support to children in a residential care setting, helping them with daily routines, and fostering positive relationships. The ideal candidates will possess experience working with young people and a genuine commitment to their development and safeguarding. Join a supportive environment that values teamwork and offers comprehensive training, career progression, and generous benefits, including holiday allowance and sleep-in payments. Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people today!

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Career progression pathways

Supportive team environment

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Sleep-in payments

Overtime rates

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care or youth work is essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child development is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to children in residential care.
• Help young people with daily routines and personal care.

Skills

Experience with children or young people

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Resilience and patience

Education

6 months UK based experience

Job description

Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children and young people?

Are you patient, empathetic, and committed to helping young people thrive in a safe and supportive environment?

We're looking for dedicated and compassionate Childrens Residential Support Workers to join our caring and professional team in Lancashire. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a service that puts the needs of children and young people first.

About the Role:

1. Provide emotional and practical support to children in residential care setting
2. Help young people with daily routines including education, leisure activities, and personal care
3. Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a role model
4. Manage challenging behaviour in a calm and therapeutic way
5. Participate in shift patterns, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

What We're Looking For:

1. Experience working with children or young people (residential care, CAMHS, education, youth work, etc.)
2. 6 months UK based experience is essential
3. A genuine commitment to safeguarding and child development
4. Resilience, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
5. Excellent communication and teamwork skills

What We Offer:

1. Comprehensive training and development opportunities
2. Career progression pathways into senior roles
3. Supportive team environment with 24/7 management support
4. Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
5. Sleep-in payments and overtime rates

If you are interested please respond to this advert.