Residential Support Worker

Knowsley Council; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowsley Council is seeking a Residential Support Worker at Fullerton Grove to provide high-quality, child-centred care for children with disabilities and complex needs. You will work with families and partner agencies to support wellbeing, development and participation in a safe, inclusive environment.

The role covers personal care, moving and handling, medication administration and healthcare support, with a focus on trauma-informed, relationship-based practice and promoting play and positive

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with disabilities.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
• Understanding safeguarding responsibilities and child-centred practice.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends in a rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and moving and handling.
• Support medication administration and healthcare needs.
• Promote play and positive experiences.
• Collaborate with families and partner agencies.

Skills

Child support experience

Relationship building

Safeguarding knowledge

Children\'s rights

Flexible working

Job description

Knowsley Council is an award‑winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Come join us and be part of our success.

Are you passionate about supporting children with disabilities to have positive experiences, develop independence and achieve their full potential?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Fullerton Grove, our residential short break service for children with disabilities, complex health needs and additional support needs.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide high‑quality, child‑centred care within a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment. You will work alongside families and partner agencies to support children's wellbeing, participation and development through trauma‑informed, relationship‑based and therapeutic practice.

The role involves supporting children with a range of care needs including personal care, moving and handling, medication administration and healthcare support, alongside promoting play, activities and positive experiences.

• Have experience of supporting children with disabilities and additional needs.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with children and families.
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities and child‑centred practice.
• Are committed to promoting children's rights, dignity and wellbeing.
• Can work flexibly as part of a rota covering evenings and weekends.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part‑time. This post is on‑site only.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well‑informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:

Julia Nelson / [e-mail] or 0151 443 0887

Closing Date: Sunday, 27th September 2026

Interview Date: 5th October 2026