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Support Workers – Children’s Residential Home

  • Posted date 28 August 2025
  • LocationManchester
  • Job-type Contract
  • Discipline
  • ReferenceJ18001
  • Expiry date: 28 September 2025

🚨 We're Hiring: Support Workers – Children’s Residential Home (Manchester)

🕒 Full-time | Flexible Shifts | Permanent

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people?

We’re looking for caring, reliable, and resilient Support Workers to join our dedicated team in a residential home supporting young people aged 8–18 with emotional and behavioural needs.

✨ What you’ll do:

  • Provide daily care and emotional support
  • Help children build independence and resilience
  • Support with education, health, and social activities
  • Keep clear records and follow safeguarding practices
  • Work within a trauma-informed, child-centred environment

🎯 What we’re looking for:

  • Experience working with children or young people (residential preferred)
  • Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or willing to work towards it)
  • A calm, empathetic, and committed attitude
  • Willingness to work flexible shifts (incl. evenings & weekends)
  • UK Driving Licence (desirable)
  • Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain one)

💼 What we offer:

  • Supportive team and positive working culture
  • Ongoing training & development
  • Sleep-in pay & overtime
  • Opportunities to progress to Senior roles