Residential Support Worker

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in therapeutic residential care is seeking a compassionate Children's Residential Support Worker passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people. In this full-time role, you'll help children with emotional and behavioral difficulties, promoting their well-being in a nurturing environment. Candidates should hold a Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare and possess relevant experience, with benefits including funded training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Funded Level 4 Residential Childcare Diploma

Clear progression pathways

Company pension scheme

Casual dress policy

Employee discounts

Staff recognition and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles.
• Willingness to complete all required training.

Responsibilities

• Support children with daily routines and emotional regulation.
• Build trusting, professional relationships.
• Promote independence and positive behaviour.

Skills

Compassion

Emotional Regulation

Relationship Building

Independence Encouragement

Education

Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shifts: 2 days on 4 days off - 10am to 10am shifts (including sleep in)

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people?

Do you want to help them heal, grow, and achieve their full potential?

Our client provides therapeutic residential care for children aged 8-18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), including trauma, autism, and attachment challenges. We're looking for compassionate, committed individuals to join the team and become a positive, stable presence in a child's life.

Your Responsibilities as Children's Residential Support Worker:

Support children with daily routines, emotional regulation, and life skills

Build trusting, professional relationships in a safe and structured environment

Encourage independence, resilience, and positive behaviour

Work collaboratively with professionals, families, and agencies to meet care plan goals

Maintain accurate and timely care records, logs, and incident reports

Uphold safeguarding policies and promote children's rights and wellbeing

Essential for the Children's Support Worker role:

A genuine passion for working with children and young people

Understanding of safeguarding principles and professional boundaries

Willingness to complete all required training

Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)Note: Health & Social Care qualifications do not meet this requirement

Full UK driving licence

Ability to reliably commute or plan to relocate prior to starting

Desirable Attributes for the position:

At least 1 year of experience in a children's residential care setting

Experience supporting children with challenging behaviours, autism, ADHD, or trauma

What they can offer you as a Children's Residential Support Worker:

Funded Level 4 Residential Childcare Diploma and CPD training

Clear progression pathways to leadership and therapeutic roles

Company pension scheme

Casual dress policy and free on-site parking

Employee discounts and referral programme

Staff recognition and ongoing support

Now is the time to join a client who is committed to building a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered.

Working here as Children's Residential Support Worker you will benefit from regular supervision, specialist training, and clinical guidance to help deliver the best possible outcomes to apply contact Sarah at Time Recruitment today!