Impactful Youth Residential Support Worker

TeacherActive Limited.; Stretford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Long-term role

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. is expanding its residential support team in Trafford, seeking an experienced Residential Support Worker to assist children and young people in need of additional support.

You will build trusting relationships, promote independence, and manage challenging behaviour within a safe, structured environment. This long‑term, full‑time role offers an immediate start and requires a calm, patient, resilient approach and a commitment to safeguarding and consistency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience in residential care, SEND, SEMH, youth work or behaviour support preferred.
• Calm, patient, resilient and confident when dealing with challenging situations.
• Willingness to commit to a long-term, full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with their individual needs.
• Building positive, trusting relationships and providing consistent support.
• Promoting independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour.
• Providing emotional and practical support throughout the day.
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain a safe, structured and supportive environment.

Skills

Child care experience

Resilience

Relationship building

Professional boundaries

Reliability

Job description

TeacherActive Limited. is expanding its residential support team in Trafford, seeking an experienced Residential Support Worker to assist children and young people in need of additional support.

You will build trusting relationships, promote independence, and manage challenging behaviour within a safe, structured environment. This long‑term, full‑time role offers an immediate start and requires a calm, patient, resilient approach and a commitment to safeguarding and consistency.