Residential Support Worker

Brook Street Social Care NMR; Swinton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in Manchester is seeking dedicated Residential Support Workers to join their compassionate team. You will support young people with emotional and behavioral difficulties in a structured environment, ensuring high-quality care and promoting positive outcomes. Candidates should hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and have a passion for making a difference. This full-time role offers continuous training and development, with flexible shifts, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

Continuous training and professional development

Supportive leadership

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar setting, such as young people in care or family support.
• A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives.
• Driver with access to own car.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in care with day-to-day duties and independence.
• Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met.
• Support the development and implementation of individual care plans.
• Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility in working hours

Caring attitude

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Residential Support Worker - 2 bedded Children's Residential Home

Location : Manchester

Salary : £25,272 - £33,696 per annum, plus £52 per sleep

Hours : Full-time, Permanent

Shifts : 3 x 12 hour shifts plus sleeps

Residential Support Worker candidates can choose between a 36 hour, 40 hour or 48 hour permanent contract.

Brook Street Social Care, in proud partnership with a respected children's residential care provider in Manchester, is recruiting for experienced and dedicated Residential Support Workers to join their compassionate and expanding team.

About the Role

As a Residential Support Worker , you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with EBD needs in a safe, children centred and structured environment. You will offer support with a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support young people in care with day to day duties and independence.
• Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met
• Support the development and implementation of individual care plans
• Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Ideally hold or happy to work towards.
• Previous experience within a similar setting - either young people in care or family support.
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives
• Ability to work flexibly, including nights, evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts
• Driver with access to own car

What's on Offer

• Continuous training and professional development
• Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways
• A chance to work for an organisation that truly values its staff and the children they care for

Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference?

Apply today with Brook Street Social Care for more information.