Residential Care Worker (Childrens Home)

Financial & Credit Independence; Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in child care is looking for a Residential Care Worker to support children in a nurturing environment. This role involves providing day-to-day care and emotional support, making a significant impact on young lives. The position requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or a willingness to work toward it, and ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and flexibility in working shifts.

Benefits

Training and development tailored to you

A chance to make a lasting impact

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, preferably in a residential setting.
• Willingness to obtain Level 3 Diploma if not already held.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in daily routines and activities.
• Build trusting relationships to encourage positive behaviours.
• Maintain records and ensure the home meets regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamworking

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Join to apply for the Residential Care Worker (Childrens Home) role at Financial & Credit Independence

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Residential Care Worker (Childrens Home) role at Financial & Credit Independence

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Location: Tyldesley, Wigan

Salary: £12.50 per hour

Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week (shift-based)

About The Role

Were looking for a passionate and reliable Residential Care Worker to join a dedicated team supporting children and young people in a warm, safe, and nurturing home environment. This is your chance to make a real difference in young lives by providing day-to-day care, emotional support, and helping them thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support children and young people in a safe, stable, and supportive environment
• Build trusting relationships and encourage positive behaviours
• Help young people with daily routines, appointments, school engagement, and recreational activities
• Maintain clear and accurate records, including care plans, risk assessments, and daily logs
• Ensure the home meets regulatory standards (Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 & Ofsted expectations)
• Work closely with other professionals, including social workers, schools, and healthcare providers
• Occasionally step up as a Senior when required
  
  

What Were Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people (preferably in a residential care setting)
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
• Strong communication and teamworking skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and occasional sleep-ins
  
  

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and experienced team
• Opportunities to develop and progress
• Training and development tailored to you
• A chance to make a lasting impact in a young persons life
  
  

Interested?

Apply now and be part of a team changing young lives for the better.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Financial & Credit Independence by 2x

Get notified about new Home Care Provider jobs in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

Oldham, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Oldham: Evening and weekend Care Assistant

Oldham, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Ashton-In-Makerfield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Evening Care Assistant (Manchester South)

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 11 months ago

Knutsford, England, United Kingdom £24.00-£24.00 1 month ago

Team Leader - Children's Community Complex Care Team

Stockport, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Manchester Area, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Urmston, England, United Kingdom £12.60-£12.85 1 month ago

Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago

Darwen, England, United Kingdom £12.60-£12.85 1 month ago

Leyland, England, United Kingdom £12.60-£12.85 1 month ago

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Manchester Area, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Discharge to Assess Rotational Band 5 Therapist

Stockport, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Halifax, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Warrington, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Stockport, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Salford, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Registered Radiology Technologist, Day Shift, Outpatient Imaging

Blackwell, England, United Kingdom 5 months ago

Blackburn, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Congleton, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Stockport, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.