Residential Support Worker

Young Foundations; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Social Care training

Career progression

Salary sacrifice

Enhanced leave

Wellness support

Job summary

Young Foundations is seeking a dedicated support worker for Acrefield House, Birkenhead, to work with young people aged 16 to 30 with complex needs.

This permanent role offers a 40-hour week, a salary around £28k per year, and the chance to provide structure, guidance and compassionate one-to-one support in both residential and community settings. It requires valid right to work, and a commitment to safeguarding with Enhanced DBS checks.

Qualifications

• We welcome applicants with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
• For this role, maturity, resilience, and strong interpersonal skills are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide young adults at critical life stages, providing structure and positive role modelling.
• Work as part of a supportive team in both residential and community settings.

Job description

Location: Acrefield House, Acrefield Road, Birkenhead
Salary: £27,999.72 - £29,428.49 per annum (DOE)
Hours per Week: 40
Contract Type: Permanent

Please note that unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role therefore applicants must have a valid Right to Work in order to be considered.

About Acrefield:

Acrefield House offers a warm and supportive environment for young people aged 16 to 30 with complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities, and mental health challenges.
We provide a safe and structured home where young adults are empowered to build independence, make informed life choices, and work towards their personal, social, and professional aspirations.

What we’re looking for:

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. For this role, we particularly value individuals who can bring maturity, resilience, and strong interpersonal skills, alongside professional or personal experience in supporting others.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Lead and guide young adults at critical life stages—use your influence to help shape futures.
• Be part of a supportive team working both in our spacious but homely environment and out in the community.
• Provide structure and positive role modelling to support young people with complex needs.

This Role Is for You If You:

• Value teamwork, leadership, and responsibility.
• Are passionate about helping young people develop life skills and independence.
• Stay calm and adaptable under pressure.
• Communicate effectively with both young people and colleagues.
• Are reliable, proactive, and committed to making a real impact.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and a fulfilling, long-term career.
• Fully funded professional training (Level 3/4 Health & Social Care, Therapeutic Childcare degree).
• Clear career progression routes into senior roles.
• Salary sacrifice scheme, enhanced leave, and a supportive team culture.
• Ongoing career development, wellness support, and on-the-job training.

Ready to Apply?

If you are looking for a meaningful role where your experience, life skills, and compassion can help young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and any other necessary checks.

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About us

At Young Foundations, we specialise in residential step-down services and specialist education for children and young people with complex needs, learning disabilities, and autism.

We also offer specialist placements to children who may have experienced trauma or have attachment-based problems. Our creative and nurturing approach focuses on each individual, delivering a targeted programme of support specifically designed around their needs.

Pay Progression

Blue light card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave package

Long service reward

Values

• Nuture, educate and protect

At Young Foundations, we want you to nuture, educate and protect each person we look after, and treat them with the same love and respect you would a member of your family.

• Make a difference

We would like you to use your role at Young Foundations to make a difference to the lives of the people who live and learn with us. You can do this by sharing your own ideas and engaging in your work with compassion, enthusiasm and energy.

• Enjoy the work

Part of life is having fun. There is a joy and laughter in everyday experiences within Young Foundations. Have fun whilst you work, in ways which are fair to others and enjoyable for all.

Young Foundations

Alexander House, Highfield Park, Llandyrnog, Denbighshire LL16 4LU