Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Winsford
Salary: Up to £33,703.00 per annum
Hours: Full-time, permanent (37.5 hours/week)
Shift Pattern: Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and an average of two sleep-ins per week (included in salary)
Sleep-In Rate: £55 per sleep-in (included in total salary package)
Voluntary Overtime Available
Make a Difference Every Day with Your Chapter
At Your Chapter, we are a specialist provider of residential care and education, committed to transforming the lives of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced complex trauma and abuse.
As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you’ll be part of a passionate and dedicated team working together to provide stability, support, and inspiration to young people when they need it most.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Residential Support Worker, your role will include:
- Supporting daily routines: Supporting children with personal care, meal preparation, and daily activities to help them develop independence
- Educational support: Encouraging and supporting children in their learning journey, assisting with homework, and helping them develop new skills
- Leading recreational activities: Organising and leading recreational activities, including fun events and holidays, to increase engagement and enhance well-being.
- Emotional support: Providing guidance, care, and person-centered support to help children navigate difficult moments
- Documentation: Completing care plans, reports, and maintaining accurate records.
- Maintaining a safe environment: Ensuring the home is clean, secure, and well-organised
- Team collaboration: Working closely with colleagues to create a positive, nurturing environment
Every day is unique, with opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of the children you care for.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking individuals who are:
- Caring and Compassionate: A genuine passion for making a positive impact on vulnerable children’s lives
- Resilient: Able to handle emotionally demanding situations and provide stability to children in need
- Team-Oriented: Comfortable working as part of a collaborative and supportive team
- Communicative: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with children, colleagues, and external partners
- Motivated: Committed to providing high-quality care and working toward the best outcomes for children and young people
- Flexible: Willing to work shifts that include evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
Previous experience in residential care is preferred but not essential—we provide full training to support your success in the role.
What We Offer
- Award-Winning Provider: Join an organisation that’s recognised for excellence in the sector (check out our social media for photos and updates!)
- Comprehensive Training: Access to continuous professional development and the opportunity to grow through our Leadership Development Programme
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our Simply Health cashback scheme for dental, optical, and health services
- Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for personal and work-related issues
- Holidays: 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Length of Service Award: Celebrate your milestones with us
- Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn up to £1,000 for referring a colleague
If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take the next step in your career, apply now! We'd be happy to arrange a phone call to discuss the role in more detail.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Learn more about us:
Check out our website to learn more about our amazing team:
Your Chapter – Changing children’s life stories
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and treated with dignity and respect.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,948.00-£33,703.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you currently have the legal right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship, both now and in the future? Please note: We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
- Do you hold a Manual UK Driving Licence?
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
