Therapeutic Residential Support Worker - Solo Home Growth

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 in Bacup is partnering with an Ofsted-rated Good children's residential care provider to offer a solo residential home role focused on delivering therapeutic, consistent care to one young person.

You’ll join a supportive, established team with specialist outdoor activities and bespoke education programmes. The role includes a fully funded Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification, regular supervision, and clear career progression into senior positions.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence.
• Patience, empathy and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Good communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate written records.
• Willingness to work the 2 on / 4 off rota, including sleep-ins.
• The right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Commitment to safeguarding and willingness to complete the required safer recruitment checks.

Responsibilities

• Building positive, trusting relationships and providing emotional support.
• Creating a safe, welcoming and homely environment.
• Supporting education, appointments, activities and daily routines.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Planning outings and positive experiences alongside specialist colleagues.
• Supporting young people through challenging situations using a calm, trauma-informed approach.
• Following individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records, daily logs and shift handovers.

Skills

Driving licence

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Record keeping

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Lotus Recruitment in Bacup is partnering with an Ofsted-rated Good children's residential care provider to offer a solo residential home role focused on delivering therapeutic, consistent care to one young person.

You’ll join a supportive, established team with specialist outdoor activities and bespoke education programmes. The role includes a fully funded Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification, regular supervision, and clear career progression into senior positions.