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Children's Residential Support Worker

Location:  Rosedene Children’s Home, Stockport
Salary: £32,784 – £35,800 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week (including shifts and sleep-ins)

About the Role

We are looking for a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our established and supportive team at one of our children’s homes in Burnage, Manchester.

You will play a vital role in providing safe, nurturing, and consistent care to children and young people aged 8–17, many of whom have experienced trauma, placement breakdowns, or challenging life experiences.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing your career in children’s residential care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care in a residential setting
• Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety, and emotional well-being of each child
• Implement and follow individualised care plans and behaviour support strategies
• Build positive, trusting relationships through consistent, empathetic, and clear communication
• Support children with daily routines, education, activities, and life skills development
• Assist with transportation to school, appointments, and community activities
• Maintain accurate and timely records, reports, and documentation
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, families, and external professionals

Essential Requirements

To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Right to Work in the UK (we are unable to offer visa sponsorship – Indefinite Leave to Remain required)
• Full manual UK driving licence
• Aged 25 or over (to meet insurance requirements)
• Held a driving licence for at least 2 years
• 6 points or fewer on licence
• Willingness to work shifts and sleep-ins
• Ability to complete a robust safer recruitment process, including enhanced DBS and references

Qualifications (Preferred)

Ideally, you will hold (or be working towards) one of the following:

• Level 4 Diploma in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner
• Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce
• NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (Children and Young People)

Candidates without these qualifications will be supported through fully funded Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas.

Salary & Benefits

• £32,784 – £35,800 per year
• Hourly rate £12.30 – £13.75
• Two sleep-ins per week paid at £60 per sleep-in

(Sleep-ins are non-contractual and allocated fairly based on the needs of the home)

• Fully funded Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications
• Additional annual leave with length of service
• Casual dress code
• Staff meals provided during shifts
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
• Wellness programmes and access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Pension scheme (The People’s Pension) with salary sacrifice option
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression