Residential Support Worker

Ad Warrior Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Employee support

Monthly supervisions

Refer-a-friend

Attendance vouchers

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Meadows Care in Rochdale is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide therapeutic care for children aged 6-18 who have experienced trauma. You will work as a role model, support everyday routines, and help create a safe, supportive home environment in line with individual care plans.

You will join a dedicated team, participate in education and activities, and help children build confidence, friendships, and developmental goals.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required (Meadows Care funds DBS)

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic care for children aged 6-18 in line with care plans.
• Act as a positive role model and create a safe, supportive home environment.
• Support children's social and educational activities and development.
• Assist with daily home duties and maintain accurate documentation.

Education

Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce

Job description

Residential Support Worker

Location: Rochdale

Salary: £33,529.44 - £35,201.28 per annum (Estimated pay based on a pay rate of £12.71 to £13.52 per hour for days (depending on qualifications held) and working 8 nights per month on average (at £76 per night rate). Rates applicable from April 2026.)

Vacancy Type: Full Time

About Us

Meadows Care is an organisation which specialises in providing therapeutic residential childcare for children aged 6 - 18 years who have suffered abuse and neglect in their lives. We were established in 2004 and have since grown organically and safely, to provide only Ofsted rated outstanding or good services, We have homes in and around the Rochdale area including Oldham, Bury and Huddersfield. Our homes are 2, 3 or 4 bedded. Our care homes are immaculately decorated and furnished, creating a real sense of comfort, security, and positivity.

Meadows Care promotes child protection and the safeguarding of children through the services it provides to our children.

As part of the recruitment process, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check that Meadows Care funds.

This job offers you the opportunity to be part of a child's life, please consider this carefully as our children deserve consistency and commitment from adults.

What you will be doing

You will be changing a child's life by providing therapeutic care for children aged 6-18 who are from a background of trauma and neglect in line with their care plans, acting as a role model at all times.

You must be driven to also ensure that the children and young people have an experience of childhood that they deserve, one filled with fun, laughter, friendship, and discovery.

You will be participating in the day-to-day operation & duties of the home and ensuring all of the documentation required is completed accurately. We want you to be able to create a positive environment in the home, so this enables the children to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives.

You will be supporting the children on social and educational activities that help them in developing their learning and educational aspirations, e.g., family contact, appointments, education, and leisure activities, including holidays abroad, trips in the UK and many more.

To achieve this high level of care we give, you will be working with a fantastic team and supportive manager to ensure the children in your care have all their needs and requirements met.

Benefits

At Meadows Care, we recognise and value our team. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for career progression, and a range of benefits, including:

Wellbeing and Support

• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Employee wellbeing and advice service.
• Monthly supervisions with your manager, focusing on your wellbeing and career progression.
• 24/7 access to support from management and Senior Therapeutic Carers.
• Regular team meetings to promote wellbeing, strengthen relationships and share ideas.

Training and Development

• Expert clinical training delivered online and in-house.
• Fully funded mandatory Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce.
• Excellent salary increments through a transparent grading system.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the company.

Financial Rewards and Recognition

• Competitive salary, with rates depending on qualifications and experience.
• Refer-a-friend incentive scheme.
• Attendance vouchers issued every three months.
• Employee of the Month scheme, with a