Solo Children's Residential Worker - Fully Funded Level 3

Lotus Recruitment; Bacup; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Paid training

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Lotus Recruitment is partnering with a Good Ofsted-rated children's residential care provider in Bacup to recruit a dedicated support worker for a solo children’s home. The role focuses on developing the young person’s abilities through consistent, therapeutic care, with specialist outdoor activities and bespoke education programmes.

The role offers a 2 on/4 off rota, sleep-ins, and progression opportunities within a supportive team committed to safeguarding and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Patience, empathy and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Good communication and accurate written records are important.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships and provide emotional support.
• Create a safe, homely environment for the young person.
• Support education, appointments, activities and daily routines.
• Encourage independence and life skills.
• Plan outings and positive experiences with specialist colleagues.
• Support during challenging situations using a calm, trauma-informed approach.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate daily logs and shift handovers.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Patience

Empathy

Communication skills

Record keeping

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification

Job description

Lotus Recruitment is partnering with a Good Ofsted-rated children's residential care provider in Bacup to recruit a dedicated support worker for a solo children’s home. The role focuses on developing the young person’s abilities through consistent, therapeutic care, with specialist outdoor activities and bespoke education programmes.

The role offers a 2 on/4 off rota, sleep-ins, and progression opportunities within a supportive team committed to safeguarding and high-quality care.