Residential Support Worker | Chorley / Blackburn

Altum HR; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Flexible scheduling

Performance-related bonus

Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childc

Job summary

Altum HR is partnering with a children's care provider in the North West to recruit a Residential Support Worker for Chorley/Preston. This full-time role offers therapeutic care to children and young people, with a focus on building trust, resilience, and independence.

You will work with a dedicated team, follow care plans, maintain records, and uphold safeguarding standards. The role requires a driving licence and flexibility to work weekends and sleep-in shifts, with pay £13.50-£14.60 per hour

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people in care settings.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches (willing to learn).
• Strong communication and ability to work in a team.
• Full valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support per care plans.
• Build positive relationships and be a supportive role model.
• Deliver therapeutic, child-centred support to help manage emotions.
• Promote positive behaviour and personal development.
• Maintain records and contribute to care planning meetings.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Experience with children and young peo

Communication and teamwork

Driving licence

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Residential Support Worker | Chorley / Preston

Full-Time | £13.50-£14.60 per hour + £60 sleep-in rate | Career Progression Available

Make a Difference in Children's Lives

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to overcome challenges and reach their full potential?

We're partnering with a forward-thinking children's care provider in the North West, offering compassionate, therapeutic care to young people who have experienced adversity. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team that provides a safe, nurturing environment where children feel supported, understood, and empowered to thrive.

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, therapeutic care to children and young people. You'll build meaningful relationships, provide emotional and practical support, and help create a stable environment where every child has the opportunity to develop and succeed.

Working closely with your team, you'll take a child-centred approach to care, recognising each young person's individual needs and helping them build confidence, resilience, and independence.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct care and support in line with individual care plans, promoting children's emotional wellbeing and development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a consistent, supportive role model.
• Deliver therapeutic, child-centred support, helping young people manage their emotions and navigate challenging situations.
• Promote positive behaviour, encourage personal development and celebrate achievements.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to care planning meetings and ensure children's voices are heard.
• Uphold safeguarding, health, and safety standards at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality care.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children and young people, ideally in a residential, childcare, or similar support setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them achieve positive outcomes.
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches to care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
• A full, valid driving licence.
• Flexibility and reliability, including a willingness to work weekends and sleep-in shifts.
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive pay of £13.50-£14.60 per hour, plus £60 per sleep-in.
• Company pension and flexible scheduling.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Support towards a Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Free DBS check.
• A supportive, inclusive working environment where your contribution genuinely matters.