Youth Residential Support Worker – Therapeutic Care

The Esland Group Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd is seeking a Children's Residential Care Worker to join our Preston team at Pear Tree Cottage. You will build trusting, therapeutic relationships with young people aged 8 to 18, supporting their emotional regulation, daily routines and personal development in a small two-bed home.

The role is permanent full-time with shifts, including sleep-ins, and requires a full UK driving licence, right to work in the UK, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience within care, education, mental health support or youth activities is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Applicants must be aged 21 or above and able to work 48-hour shifts including sleep-ins.
• Values aligned with a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare.

Responsibilities

• Support the young person with emotional regulation, daily routines and personal development.
• Keep detailed records and promote safeguarding at all times.
• Support with activities, education access, personal interests and household responsibilities.

Skills

Emotional regulation support

Record keeping

Relationship building

Job description

The Esland Group Ltd is seeking a Children's Residential Care Worker to join our Preston team at Pear Tree Cottage. You will build trusting, therapeutic relationships with young people aged 8 to 18, supporting their emotional regulation, daily routines and personal development in a small two-bed home.

The role is permanent full-time with shifts, including sleep-ins, and requires a full UK driving licence, right to work in the UK, and a commitment to safeguarding.