Residential Support Worker

Liverpool & Merseyside | Multiple Children's Residential Homes

More than a job. It is about being a positive, consistent role model, helping children and young people feel safe, supported and empowered.

We are recruiting several Residential Support Workers to join our children's residential services across Merseyside, with opportunities available in Wallasey, Bootle, Whiston and St Helens.

We also have opportunities for Support Workers who are happy to provide additional cover across our services, with the potential to move into a permanent home as new services open.

• Providing day-to-day care and emotional support to children and young people

• Supporting education, routines, activities and positive development

• Promoting independence and essential life skills

• Helping to create safe, stable and nurturing environments

• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people

• Being a consistent, positive presence in a young person's life

• Supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes

We have Residential Support Worker opportunities across Merseyside, including:

• Wallasey - CH44 & CH45

• Bootle - L20

• Whiston - L35

• St Helens - WA10

For some positions, there may also be an opportunity to work flexibly across different services, providing additional staffing support where required.

• Private medical insurance after 6 months

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Company pension

• Recommend a Friend bonus

• Full support and training to develop your career in children's residential care

• Funding towards your Level 3 Diploma if you don't already hold it

Location: Liverpool & Merseyside - multiple locations

Posts: Several available

Pay: £13.49 per hour, rising to £15.02 once you hold your Level 3

Qualifications: Level 3 preferred - full funding available if you don't already hold it

Driving: Full UK driving licence required

Hours: Flexible shift patterns, including sleeping nights

Experience: Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable, but full training and support will be provided

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.