Residential Support Worker - Wharton Lane

Hexagon Care Services; Little Hulton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A national provider of residential care is seeking a Residential Support Worker for maternity cover at their Little Hulton home. You will assist young people in daily activities and manage challenging behaviours while creating a positive environment. Ideal candidates demonstrate compassion and experience with youth care. The role includes 40.5 hours per week, with a salary range of £26,350 - £30,050 depending on experience. Benefits include pension options and various employee support schemes.

Benefits

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service

Free access to GP Hero

Long Service Payments

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated approach to supporting young people.
• Ability to lead by example and share best practices.
• Experience in dealing with challenging behaviour calmly.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in daily activities such as cooking and cleaning.
• Manage challenging behaviours with senior staff support.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment for the children.

Skills

Passion for safeguarding

Managing challenging behaviour

Flexibility for shift work

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Residential Support Worker – Maternity Cover

Home: Wharton Lane - 3 Bedded SEMH Children's Home

Location: Little Hulton

Hours: 40.5 hours per week

Salary: £26,350 - £30,050 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Earnings: £28,950 - £32,650 (based on 5 sleep-ins per month)

Shift Pattern: 1 shift on, 2 shifts off

Shift Times: 8am – 11pm followed by a sleep in after half the shifts

Annual Leave Entitlement: 243 hours

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.

The Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Residential Support Worker to join our team at Wharton Lane Children’s Home. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and working alongside an experienced, skilled team of professionals. You will help provide essential support to young people in care, assisting them with daily activities, appointments, and behavioural management, all while creating a positive and nurturing home environment.

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

“The manager is a caring, ambitious and inspirational leader.”

“Children receive exceptional care from staff who truly want them to reach their full potential.”

“Practice in the home is underpinned by a therapeutic parenting approach that promotes positive outcomes and excellent progress.”

Additional Information

• 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 the 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.

Feedback timescales – Candidates who apply via CV (Indeed etc) may not hear a response due to volume of applicants; candidates who complete application forms via our career portal will be provided with feedback irrespective of outcome.

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