Residential Support Worker (Part Time Mat Cover) - Elizabeth House

Hexagon Care Services; Middleton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A national residential care provider is seeking a Residential Support Worker to support young people in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include managing challenging behaviours and collaborating with therapy teams to ensure effective care. Candidates must have a driving license and experience with young people. This position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, including a pension and an electric vehicle scheme.

Benefits

Death in Service (4x salary)

Free, on-site parking

Electric vehicle scheme

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to GP Hero

Blue Light Card

Long Service Payments

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ofsted outstanding bonus payment

Pension

Qualifications

• Driving license is essential.
• Experience with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to inspire and motivate young people.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in daily activities.
• Manage challenging behaviours professionally.
• Create a nurturing environment for young people.
• Collaborate with therapy teams for effective care.

Skills

Passion for safeguarding

Managing challenging behaviour

Team leadership

Flexibility for shifts

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Residential Support Worker

Home: Elizabeth House – 6 Bedded Children’s Home

Location: Middleton, Manchester

Hours: 20.25 hours per week

Salary: £13,175 - £15,025 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Earnings: £15,775 - £17,625 (based on 5 sleep-ins per month)

Shift Pattern: 1 shift on, 2 shifts off

Shift Times: 10:00am until 11pm followed by a sleep in finishing at 10:30 the following day

Annual Leave Entitlement: 243 hours

Essential Criteria: Driving License

About Hexagon Care

Hexagon Care Services is a national provider of residential care, education, and therapy for young people. With over 80 homes and schools across England, we collaborate closely with local authorities to provide specialised services, including therapeutic care, crisis intervention, and support for children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Our mission is to offer safe, stable environments where young people can build resilience and develop skills for a brighter future.

About Elizabeth House

Elizabeth House is a nurturing, supportive children’s home where our young people are encouraged to grow, achieve, and build bright futures.

In the words of our Registered Manager

“The young people at the home each have individual care plans and incentives. We believe we are raising not only children but ‘adults’ who, from their amazingly positive experience at home, can thrive in their future lives.”

At Elizabeth House, we focus on developing independence and life skills that are tailored to each child’s individual goals. Our dedicated team provides consistent care and encouragement, helping every young person reach their potential.

We take pride in the positive feedback our young people share, with regular consultations and children’s meetings ensuring their voices are always heard through our ‘You Said; We Did’ approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Support young people in a range of activities, including cooking, cleaning, outings, and taking part in games and appointments.
• Manage challenging behaviours effectively and professionally, with support from senior staff and therapeutic services.
• Create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for young people, ensuring they feel heard and valued.
• Collaborate with psychologists and the therapy team to establish appropriate boundaries and strategies for supporting the children in your care.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for safeguarding, motivating, and inspiring young people.
• Ability to demonstrate and lead by example, sharing best practices with your team.
• Experience with challenging behaviour, with the ability to handle such situations calmly and professionally.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Benefits of Working at Hexagon Care Services

• Death in Service (4x salary)
• Free, on-site parking
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to GP Hero
• Blue Light Card
• Long Service Payments
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ofsted outstanding bonus payment
• Pension

What Our Ofsted Inspection Says

“Leaders and managers are positive role models for both children and staff.”

“Children make progress while living in the home — developing confidence, healthy relationships and emotional maturity.”

We are committed to being fair and non-discriminatory in our recruitment practices. Where a service already has sufficient drivers in post, we will do all we reasonably can to accommodate applicants who do not drive, and in those instances, the driving requirement may be considered desirable rather than essential. However, as a care provider, the safety, welfare, and needs of the young people we support must always take priority, as such, this may mean that driving may be listed as being essential for some of our posts.

Please note, Hexagon Care Services does not hold a sponsorship licence and as such we are unable to support any candidates who do not already have right to work. This is a permanent position, if you have right to work but with an expiry date, we are more than welcome to receive your application but please note you would only be eligible for an interim contract linked to your RTW expiry.

All hiring managers at Hexagon Care Services are trained by safer recruitment consortium accredited trainers, and all positions in regulated activity with children will be required to undergo safer recruitment and onboarding checks prior to commencement. This will include an enhanced DBS and/or children’s barred list check.

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