Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in Skelmersdale is seeking dedicated Residential Child Care Workers to join a new solo residential home. In this role, you will provide 1:1 support to a young person, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Responsibilities include maintaining detailed logs, supporting daily routines, and managing behavior with empathy and a therapeutic approach. The position supports a healthy work-life balance with a unique shift pattern and offers competitive pay for qualified and unqualified staff.

Benefits

Nest Pension Scheme

Access to Bright Exchange

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for improving the lives of children with early-life trauma.
• Resilience in challenging situations.
• Experience in residential childcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creating a safe and nurturing home environment.
• Supporting daily routines, education, and hobbies.
• Maintaining logs and reports on the young person's progress.
• Managing challenging behavior with a therapeutic approach.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Passion for improving lives

Job description

Residential Child Care Workers | Skelmersdale

Make a real difference in a 1:1 environment.

Are you looking for a role where you can truly focus on the progress of one young person? We are opening a solo residential home in Skelmersdale and are looking for dedicated, empathetic, and resilient Support Workers to join our founding team.

In this unique setting, you will work in a 2:1 staff-to-child ratio, ensuring the highest level of support, safety, and therapeutic care.

The Shift Pattern

We understand the importance of work-life balance. This role follows a Ŗ on, 4 off" rolling roster.

• Work: 2 consecutive days (including sleep-ins).
• Rest: 4 consecutive days off.
• This pattern allows you to decompress fully and provides a consistent environment for the young person.

Competitive Pay Structure

• Unqualified RSW: £13.00 per hour
• Qualified RSW (Level 3/4): £14.00 per hour
• Senior RSW: £15.00 per hour
• Sleep-in Allowance: £70.00 per night

Employee Benefits

• Nest Pension Scheme: Planning for your future.
• Bright Exchange: Access to an exclusive online marketplace with discounts on a huge range of products and services.
• Bright EAP (Employee Assistance Programme): Your wellbeing matters. Access confidential support for mental health, grief, financial advice, and overall physical wellbeing.

What We Are Looking For

• Passion: A genuine desire to improve the lives of children who have faced early-life trauma.
• Resilience: The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Teamwork: While it’s a solo home for the child, you will work closely with your shift partner to create a family-like atmosphere.
• Experience: Previous experience in residential childcare is preferred, but we offer a path for Unqualified RSWs who have the right heart and attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating a safe, warm, and nurturing "home" environment.
• Supporting the young person with daily routines, education, and hobbies.
• Maintaining detailed logs and reports regarding the young person’s progress.
• Managing challenging behavior with a therapeutic, non-judgmental approach.

Ready to join us? If you want to be part of a team that puts the child at the centre of everything, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV and a brief covering letter.