Residential Childrens Support Worker
7 days ago
Preston
Join a supportive team where you can make a genuine difference to vulnerable children and young people's lives.Children's Residential Support Worker£13.50£14.00 per hour plus paid sleep-insFull-time | Permanent | Preston | Up to 40 hours per weekLooking for a rewarding Children's Residential Support Worker job in Preston?Join Embrace Care and help children and young people feel safe, supported and able to move forward.You will work within one of our therapeutic residential children's homes, supporting young people with their daily routines, education, independence, activities and emotional wellbeing.Previous children's residential experience is welcome but not essential. What matters most is that you are calm, reliable, caring and able to build safe, professional relationships.We are proud to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.Why join Embrace Care?This is not just another Support Worker job.You will join a children's residential service with:£13.50£14.00 per hourPaid sleep-insUp to £750 Ofsted bonusGood Ofsted-rated children's homesNo agency staff in the core teamExperienced Registered ManagersA dedicated Therapeutic LeadPaid induction and ongoing trainingA funded Level 3 Diploma, where required£1,000 refer-a-colleague bonus28 days' holiday, including bank holidaysMedicash healthcare planDental, optical, physiotherapy and wellbeing supportClear progression into Senior Support Worker and management rolesLoyalty bonus worth up to £10,000 over 10 years20% discount at our Chester and Preston hotelsMany of our leaders started their careers as Support Workers.What you'll doAs a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will:Support children and young people with their daily routinesHelp with education, activities and independence skillsProvide emotional support and positive encouragementHelp create a calm, safe and nurturing homeFollow individual care and support plansMaintain clear and accurate recordsWork closely with colleagues and other professionalsSupport young people to build confidence and develop life skillsMaintain clear and professional boundaries at all timesThe role includes shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.About youYou may already have experience in:Children's residential careYouth workSupport workEducation supportMental health supportAutism, ADHD, EBD or learning disability supportPrevious children's residential experience is not essential because full training and support will be provided.What matters most is that you are:Calm, caring and emotionally resilientReliable and able to work as part of a teamConfident maintaining professional boundariesAble to work shifts, weekends and sleep-insCommitted to safeguarding children and young peopleAble to build positive, professional relationshipsApplicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.Apply todayApply today and join a supportive, stable team where you can make a genuine difference and build a long-term career in children's residential care.Interviews are available this week.Embrace Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted requirements.TPBN1_UKTJ