Support Worker

Teaching Personnel; Accrington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's residential care organization seeks dedicated Support Workers in Accrington to assist pupils aged 8-16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This role is crucial for creating a safe and supportive environment, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in young lives. Full-time shifts include day and night patterns, providing essential emotional and practical support.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people (professional or personal) is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift pattern.
• Commitment to completing all required training (provided).

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children aged 8-16.
• Help manage challenging behaviours with patience and consistency.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Location: Accrington
Salary: Starting from £13.75 per hour
Contract Type: Full-Time - 1 day on / 2 days off shift pattern
Shifts Available: Day and Night Shifts
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Children's Residential Care (Ages 8-16, SEMH)

Are you a compassionate, resilient, and reliable individual who wants to make a real difference in young lives?

We are currently recruiting dedicated Support Workers to join a residential children's home in Accrington, supporting pupils aged 8-16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing and structured environment where your role directly impacts the development, stability, and success of vulnerable young people.

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital part in creating a safe, supportive, and homely environment for the young residents. Working closely with a team of experienced carers and professionals, you will provide consistent emotional and practical support on a 1 day on / 2 day off shift pattern, including both day and night shifts.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children aged 8-16

• Support young people with SEMH in their daily routines, activities, and development

• Help manage challenging behaviours with patience and consistency

• Support with educational, social, and recreational activities

• Promote independence, self-esteem, and life skills

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning

• Ensure safeguarding and safety protocols are followed at all times

• Work as part of a close-knit, supportive team

• Experience with children or young people (professional or personal) is desirable but not essential

• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach

• Willingness to work a flexible shift pattern (1 day on / 2 days off, including days or nights)

• Commitment to completing all required training (provided)

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to remain professional and caring in challenging situations

If you're interested in this position please click apply now and Keira will be in touch within 48hours to discuss next steps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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