Residential Support Worker
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Do you want a role where your work genuinely changes lives?
We are looking for compassionate, resilient individuals to join our team as Residential Support Workers, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs within a warm, structured, and nurturing home environment.
This is not just a job. It is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, create stability, and help young people move forward with confidence.
About the role
You will be supporting a small number of young people, helping to create a safe, consistent, and supportive home where they can thrive.
Every day is different, and your role will include:
- Supporting daily routines such as education, appointments, and activities
- Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
- Encouraging emotional regulation and positive behaviours
- Planning and taking part in engaging activities and experiences
- Promoting independence and life skills
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning
- Working in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and safeguarding standards
About you
We are looking for people who are:
- Passionate about supporting young people
- Calm, resilient, and able to manage challenging situations
- Nurturing, with clear and consistent boundaries
- Able to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment
- A driver (essential)
Experience in residential childcare is ideal, but we also welcome candidates with transferable skills from roles such as care, education, youth work, or support work.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, with regular reviews
- Fully funded NVQ qualifications and ongoing training
- Clear progression pathways into senior and leadership roles
- A supportive, friendly, and experienced team
- Opportunities to grow within a developing and ambitious organisation
- A role where you can see the real impact of your work every day
About us
We are Guidance Care Ltd, a growing provider of residential children’s homes across Lancashire.
Our homes are rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted, and since 2019 we have remained committed to delivering high quality care for young people with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
Why join us?
Because this is more than care work.
It is about being the person who shows up consistently, builds trust, and helps shape a young person’s future.
Safeguarding
This role is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, references, right to work in the UK, and medical suitability.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,390.00-£28,762.50 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Can you commit to a shift pattern of 07:30-22:30, 1 on 2 off, with every second shift being a sleep-in?
Experience:
- working in a children's home: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
