Children and Young People's Female Residential Support Worker
Location: Southport
Contract: Permanent / Full-Time
Salary: £27,750
Shifts: Night shifts - as part of the rota
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people?
We are recruiting dedicated, compassionate Residential Support Workers to join one of our clients teams and help create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where young people can thrive.
About the Role
As a Children and Young People's Residential Support Worker, you will be part of a committed team providing a high-quality residential service to children and young people age 7 to 17. You will help ensure their physical, emotional, and social needs are met, supporting their holistic development, resilience, and positive future outcomes.
You will act as a positive role model, offer consistent support, and work in line with care and placement plans to help young people feel safe, secure, and valued.
Due to the care needs and preferences of the individuals we support, this post is open to female applicants only. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting Children & Young People
- Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Report any unsafe practices or concerns immediately.
- Promote healthy boundaries, structure, and routines within the home.
- Provide a positive and professional role model at all times.
- Support young people using appropriate intervention strategies to encourage pro-social behaviour.
- Act as a key worker and deliver direct, individual support as needed.
- Support young people with group work, projects, and leisure activities in line with their care plans.
Teamwork & Professional Development
- Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team and help guide less experienced staff.
- Participate in training as required by regulation, guidance, and organisational policy.
- Promote equality, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice.
- Attend staff meetings, supervision, and reflective practice sessions.
- Undertake sleep-in duties according to the rota.
- Take part in ongoing training and professional development.
- Carry out additional reasonable duties as required, including deputising for senior staff when necessary.
Regulatory & Administrative Responsibilities
- Work in line with all company policies, procedures, and Children’s Homes Regulations.
- Support young people in accordance with their individual care and placement plans.
- Complete accurate and timely records and reports as required.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, external professionals, young people, and their families.
- Contribute to statutory reviews and meetings by providing written and verbal reports when required.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of key policies, including safeguarding, fire safety, and health & safety procedures.
Desirable Requirements
- Full UK driving licence (highly desirable due to the nature of the role).
- Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (children’s social care pathway) or equivalent.
- Or a commitment to obtain this qualification within 2 years.
Why Join Us?
- Make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable young people
- Full training and ongoing professional development
- Supportive and experienced leadership
- Opportunities to progress within the organisation
Due to the care needs and preferences of the individuals we support, this post is open to female applicants only. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
If you’re committed, compassionate, and ready to support young people to grow, develop, and succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for more information.
If this position isn't quite what you are looking for- we also recruit: Early Years/Nursery Staff, Creche Workers, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, 1:1 SEN/ Learning Support, EBD Learning Support, Support Workers, Residential Childcare Workers, Project Assistants (for homeless community), Housing Officers, Social Workers, Education Welfare Officers, Family Support Workers and Administrators.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £27,750.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you happy and able to work night shifts?
- Can you work the required hours of 24 to 36+ hours per week?
- Will you be able to reliably commute to Southport PR9?
Location:
- Southport PR9 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
