Experienced Children’s Residential Support Worker Job Vacancy

Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Salary: From £13.27 – £13.79 per hour*
Job Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: 2 on, 4 off or 1 on, 2 off
Hours: 08:00-22:00 shifts

*Enhanced hourly rate for solo 2:1/3:1 placements.

About Us

North West Youth Services is a forward-thinking and innovative organisation providing high-quality, person-centred therapeutic care to vulnerable and at-risk children and young people. Our services are underpinned by the Trauma Recovery Model and therapeutic parenting principles, supporting children and young people to feel safe, secure, and cared for, enabling them to heal, overcome adversity, and achieve positive outcomes.

We are currently recruiting for experienced Residential Support Workers to join our team at our newly renovated residential children’s home in Darwen.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and are seeking passionate, caring, and dedicated individuals who genuinely want to make a meaningful and lasting difference in children’s lives.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive pay
• Fully funded NVQ Level 4 & 5 qualifications
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Meals included during your shift
• Overtime opportunities
• Clear promotion and development pathways
• Simply Health plan (after probation) – dental, optical & wellbeing discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling support
• Access to regular reflective practice support sessions with our chartered forensic psychologist
• Bright Exchange marketplace – hundreds of discounts
• Company pension

The Role

As an experienced Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital part in creating a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment for children and young people. You’ll support every aspect of their daily lives, from health and education to emotional wellbeing, ensuring their individual care plans are followed with consistency, compassion, and professionalism.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment at all times
• Encouraging healthy routines, including positive sleep habits
• Completing regular safety, welfare, and environmental checks
• Supporting young people with medical or health needs in line with training and guidance
• Recording, reporting, and updating information accurately using company systems
• Carrying out domestic tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable home
• Responding to challenging behaviour using approved, trauma‑informed techniques
• Acting as a positive role model and building trusting, respectful relationships

Safeguarding Responsibilities

You will be expected to:

• Remain vigilant at all times to protect young people from abuse or harm
• Follow safeguarding policies and report concerns immediately
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

Essential Criteria

• Right to work in the UK
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Minimum 1 year experience working in a residential children’s home
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• QCF Level 3 or 4 Residential Childcare
• NVQ Level 3 Children & Young People (or equivalent)

Additional Information

• Job Type: Permanent
• Schedule: Day shifts, overtime available, holidays included
• Work Location: In person

North West Youth Services is committed to equality, diversity, and safeguarding. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £2,109.80-£2,182.60 per month

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you have a live DBS on the update service?
• Do you have a qualification in level 3 / 4 children’s and young peoples workforce or equivalent?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person