Residential Support Worker

TeacherActive Limited.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited in Trafford is seeking an experienced Residential Support Worker to support children and young people who require additional help. This long-term, full-time role offers an immediate start in a supportive setting, with prior experience in residential care, SEND, SEMH or related backgrounds being ideal.

The role focuses on building relationships, promoting independence, and maintaining a safe, structured environment while supporting individuals throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in SEND, SEMH or similar settings.
• Calm, patient and able to handle challenging situations professionally.
• Reliable, long-term commitment to a full-time role in residential care.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with their individual needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and provide consistent support.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Support young people who may display challenging behaviour.
• Provide emotional and practical support throughout the day.
• Work with colleagues to maintain a safe, structured environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Job description

North West/ temporary / £92.63 - 115.00 per day

We are looking for an experienced Residential Support Worker to join a supportive setting in Trafford, working with children and young people who require additional support.

This is a long-term, full-time opportunity with an immediate start, ideal for someone who has worked in children’s residential care, youth support, SEND, SEMH or a similar environment.

The Role:

• 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

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with children or young people
• Ideally has experience within residential care, SEND, SEMH, youth work or behaviour support
• Is calm, patient, resilient and confident when dealing with challenging situations
• Can build strong relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Is reliable and committed to a long-term, full-time position
• Is available for an immediate start

If you’re an experienced Residential Support Worker looking for your next opportunity in Trafford, we’d love to hear from you.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.