Residential Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive sleep-in payments

Support to gain qualifications

Company pension scheme

Well-being support

Blue light card discounts

Refer A Friend scheme £1000

Career progression opportunities

DBS cost covered

Home from home environment

Job summary

Caretech in the Northwest is seeking a Residential Support Worker to care for children in residential settings. You will support daily living, monitor progress, and assist with care plans while building trusting relationships and providing encouragement.

New staff should be comfortable with electronic care recording systems; experience with Clearcare is an advantage. A full UK manual driving licence is required, and sponsorship cannot be offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic care recording systems is preferred.
• Level 3/4 qualification in Children's Residential Care required or in progress.
• UK manual driving licence required; sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support and encouragement.
• Provide care with a focus on safety, stability and emotional support.
• Complete and update care plans regularly and document updates.
• Be part of a welcoming, homely environment and support light housekeeping.
• Plan activities and support day trips and creative projects.
• Use digital care recording systems and update records daily.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Level 3/4 in Children's Residential Care

Tools

Clearcare

Job description

£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 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.

• 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

Red Rock Lodge is more than just a children's home, it is a place of safety, stability, and new beginnings where we create a warm and welcoming home that feels like family. Each of our young people is unique and our home is built on strong, trusting relationships and a belief that every child is capable of growth, healing, and success. Our young people remind our team why we chose this career, to provide safety, nurture, stability and opportunities where our young people can thrive. Seeing them achieve milestones makes us incredibly proud and we are inspired by their resilience and ability to overcome adversity.

• 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