Residential Support Workers – Award-Winning Children's Home

Search & Selection UK Ltd; Hope; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Wrexham seeks Residential Support Workers to join their award-winning team. In this role, you will support young people aged 11–18 with mental health needs, autism, and learning challenges. You will promote independence and contribute to a therapeutic environment. The position offers up to £32,000 annually with training provided. Candidates should be compassionate, reliable, and motivated, with a driver's license due to transport needs.

Benefits

Full training provided

Career progression opportunities

Sleep-in allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is welcome but not essential.
• Driver's license required due to location and transport needs.
• Commitment to making a long-term impact in children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with their emotional and behavioral needs.
• Promote independence, education, and positive routines.
• Contribute to a structured, therapeutic environment.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Motivation

Job description

Residential Support Workers – Award-Winning Children's Home

Location: Wrexham (LL12)

Average Salary: £30-32,000 per year

Pay: £12.85 -13.51 per hour + £96 per sleep-in (usually 2 per month)

Shifts: 2 on / 2 off (12 hr Shifts) includes 2 waking nights per month

We are recruiting passionate, resilient individuals to join our clients award-winning residential care team in Wrexham. This 7-bed home supports young people aged 11–18 with mental health needs, autism, and learning, providing a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow, heal and thrive.

This is a role that offers purpose, stability, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting young people with their emotional, behavioural and day‑to‑day needs
• Promoting independence, education, and positive routines
• Contributing to a structured, therapeutic environment
• Working collaboratively with a dedicated, supportive team

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive pay: £12.85 per hour
• Sleep‑in allowance: £96 per sleep when required
• Consistent shift pattern: 2 days on / 2 days off
• 2 waking nights per month as part of rota
• Average annual salary of up to £32,000
• Full training provided – qualifications not essential
• Career progression opportunities and ongoing support

What We’re Looking For

• Driver (due to location and transport requirements)
• Experience welcome but not essential – we value the right mindset and motivation
• Compassionate, reliable individuals who want to make a long‑term impact

If you’re ready to build a rewarding career in residential childcare and want to be part of a respected, high‑performing team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now