Residential Support Worker

Caretech; Oldham; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

24/7 helpline

Welcoming home

Fully funded induction

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Caretech is seeking a Residential Support Worker in the Manchester region to help young people aged 8-18 with daily routines, school prep, meal times and engaging activities. You’ll contribute to a warm, home-like environment and build trusting relationships to support emotional well-being.

No prior experience? Training is provided, and DBS checks plus references are required. Roles include flexible shifts, a welcoming home environment, and funded training pathways for progression.

Qualifications

• Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others.
• No prior experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide the training.
• Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• As a Residential Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.
• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.
• Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.

Job description

At Cambian, you're not just working - you're shaping futures, furthermore as a Residential Support Worker, based within the Manchester region every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8-18) helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What You’ll Do

• As a Residential Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.
• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.
• Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.

Where You’ll Do It

Our home is more than just a children's home. We’re creating family environments where children can thrive. Our mission is to accommodate the needs of children within a warm, nurturing and a family home setting.

The young people who reside at the home are at the heart of every decision that is made as they don't live in our home we work in their home and their views and wishes are of the utmost importance and we do everything in our power to ensure they are kept safe and away from harm at all times. When the young people are safe it makes all the staff team happy and it is a joy to work with the children and reach positive outcomes for all in our care.

To support the young people and each other, we have personalised and individualised care and attention for all children in placement, we focus on emotional well-being and provide a supportive environment for growth and development every child deserves a place to call home. We’re here to make that a reality.

Who You Are

Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others.

No prior experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide the training.

Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

• Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after two years
• 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation
• A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space
• Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction
• Career Growth: Fully Funded Diplomas (Levels 3-5) and clear pathways for promotion
• Supportive Team: Work with people who care as much as you do

Your Next Step

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.