About Us
Nurturing Souls Care is opening a brand-new children’s residential home in Astley Bridge, Bolton. We are seeking a caring, motivated, and experienced Lead Residential Support Worker to join our founding team.
This is a genuine opportunity to shape a home from the ground up — creating a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive.
You will work alongside an experienced Registered Manager and a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality care in line with Ofsted regulations, the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, and our therapeutic model based on PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) and trauma-informed practice.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Your Role
As a Lead Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in both direct care delivery and shift leadership, ensuring safe, consistent, and high-quality practice at all times.
You will model best practice, support staff development, and contribute to a positive, reflective, and child-centred culture within the home.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, trauma-informed care and emotional support to children and young people
- Lead shifts effectively, ensuring safe staffing, clear delegation, and strong practice oversight
- Implement and review individualised care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies
- Promote positive behaviour through relational practice aligned with PACE principles
- Build trusting, consistent relationships that support emotional regulation and development
- Plan and participate in purposeful activities that promote resilience, independence, and wellbeing
- Maintain accurate, high-quality records in line with Ofsted and organisational standards (e.g. daily logs, incident reports, keywork)
- Work in partnership with families, social workers, education providers, and other professionals
- Support safeguarding processes and respond appropriately to concerns in line with policy and legislation
- Assist the Registered Manager in maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-run home
- Transport young people to school, appointments, and activities
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a strong practitioner who leads by example — calm under pressure, emotionally intelligent, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for young people.
Essential Criteria
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care (or equivalent)
- Experience working in a children’s residential setting
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and risk management
- Ability to lead shifts, delegate effectively, and support colleagues
- Excellent communication, recording, and organisational skills
- A genuine commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic care
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Previous experience in a senior or supervisory role
- Experience supporting children with complex needs (e.g. trauma, neurodiversity, SEMH)
What We Offer
- Opportunity to join a newly established children’s home from day one
- Competitive salary and enhanced sleep-in rates
- Structured induction and ongoing training programme
- Regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice
- Clear progression pathways as the organisation grows
- A supportive, values-led culture centred on PACE and therapeutic care
- Free on-site parking and casual dress
Join Us
At Nurturing Souls Care, we believe every child deserves stability, safety, and meaningful relationships.
If you want to be part of building a home that genuinely changes lives — we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create strong foundations for a better tomorrow.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Level 3 Qualification in Residential Child Care?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
