Residential Support Worker

Caretech; Rishton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Company pension

Blue light card discounts

Refer A Friend £1000

Job summary

CareTech Lavender Home in Preston area is hiring a Residential Support Worker to provide consistent care for children with complex needs. You will support daily routines, complete care plans, and work as part of a small, friendly team in a homely environment.

Role includes 8 sleep-ins per month, requires a full UK manual driving licence, and training is provided. Salary ranges £36,759 to £37,677 depending on level 3/4, with sleep-in payments and opportunities to progress within CareTech.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care settings is preferred.
• Must be able to work towards a Level 4 qualification in Children's Residential Care.
• Training will be provided for the electronic care recording system.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children receive high levels of support and encouragement.
• Manage 8 sleep-ins per month as part of the rota.
• Support senior staff with timely updates and feedback.
• Work as part of a team and support colleagues.
• Promote individuality and avoid a one-size-fits-all approach.
• Complete and update care plans regularly with new requirements.
• Assist with light housekeeping to maintain a homely environment.
• Build meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan activities including day trips, holidays, and creative projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Care experience

Manual UK driving licence

Teamwork

Education

Level 4 in Children's Residential Care

Tools

ClearCare

Job description

Location: Cottam, Preston PR3
Salary: £36,759 to £37,677 dep on Lvl 3/4 in Childrens Residential/Workforce. This includes payments for an average of just 8 sleep-ins per month at £78.30 per sleep.

A full UK Manual driving licence is required and we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Extraordinary Days Every Day

With ROC Northwest, you're not just working - you're shaping futures because as a Residential Support Worker every moment you spend with our young people helps them to feel safe, valued and supported. A simple "How was your day?" or a shared laugh playing a game, being someone to listen and offer encouragement on a tough day. All these small interactions build trust, encourage communication and help to shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why you truly matter in vulnerable children's lives.

What You'll Do

• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support and encouragement
• 8 sleep-ins per month
• Support senior staff with timely updates and feedback
• Work as a team, we all support each other
• Promote individuality NOT a "one size fits all" approach
• Complete and update care plans regularly, updating with any additional requirements
• Be part of a welcoming, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support to our young people
• Plan and join fun activities like day trips & activities, holidays away, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

Who Are You

You need to be someone who genuinely cares and wants to make that difference. Consistency in a child's life is essential and you will be part of that consistency. This is not a stopgap job. The children need to see you are here for them through the bigger picture. Be warm, patient, be a great listener and offer those words of encouragement our young people need to hear. Stay focused on achieving outcomes for our children and take pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.

• Previous experience is preferred or maybe you have cared for a younger friend or family member
• Ability to work towards a Level 4 qualification in Children's Residential Care
• Manual UK driving licence is essential to use company cars
• Open to ongoing development and learning with support form your manager, your team and the company
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written, communication is key
• Ability to work day shifts with overnight sleep-ins at the service, you will be away from home for a few days at a time

Why Join Us?

• We offer competitive rates of pay with enviable sleep-in payments
• Support to gain recognised industry qualifications
• Company pension scheme and well-being support
• Blue light card scheme, with discounts in high street stores and online
• £1000 Refer A Friend scheme
• Support to progress within the company up to Registered Manager
• Cost of the Enhanced DBS is covered by company
• A genuine home from home with a friendly team

A Little About This Home

Lavender is specially adapted to meet the needs of children with complex needs who require support to fulfil their potential. We offer a therapeutic and holistic experience to ensure all children's needs are met. We have a diverse staff team who understand trauma and how this can impact children and their development.

We understand that children's childhoods may differ, but in Lavender our aim is to be an inclusive home, that encompasses individuality, inclusivity and inspire all children to dream big and believe anything is possible!!

We have a purpose built sensory room, a home gym and well being suite. Each child will have access to communal spaces within the home, and their own en-suite bedroom, which we encourage them to personalise to their tastes. We also have the opportunity to partner up with a local holding farm, where children can help care for the animals and take horse riding lessons or walk the donkeys around the land.

Safeguarding Statement

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