Young Person Support Worker

Location:

Near Blackpool Salary: £30,000+ per year

Contract:

Permanent, full time Shift pattern:
Full-day shifts with sleep-ins, typically 2–3 per week, on a one-on, two-off rota. Includes weekends and bank holidays.

Help young people feel safe, supported and confident about their future.

We are recruiting a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join an established provider of care for children and young people. You will provide practical and emotional support in a safe, stable residential home, building positive relationships and helping young people develop independence. This role suits someone who is patient, reliable and able to maintain clear, consistent boundaries while responding calmly to challenging situations.

• £30,000+ annual salary.
• Paid annual leave.
• Fully funded NVQs and apprenticeships to support your development.
• Company pension.
• Loyalty and referral bonuses ranging from £50 to £500.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee perks and discounts.

• Providing day-to-day care, guidance and emotional support to children and young people.
• Building trusting relationships, encouraging positive choices and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Safeguarding young people, promoting their welfare and reporting concerns promptly.
• Following individual care plans to support emotional wellbeing, education, health, cultural needs and personal development.
• Acting as a key worker for allocated young people and contributing to the review and development of their care plans.
• Supporting daily routines, activities and opportunities to develop independence.
• Planning and taking part in individual and group activities, including outdoor pursuits and occasional residential trips.
• Working with families, carers, schools, local authorities, health professionals and other services to achieve positive outcomes.
• Keeping accurate records of significant events, observations and progress while maintaining confidentiality.
• Supporting colleagues and helping new team members settle into the home.
• Contributing to the smooth running of shifts and following the home’s policies, procedures and Statement of Purpose.
• Supporting safe responses to challenging situations, including physical interventions where required, in line with training and company procedures.
• Promoting equality, inclusion and respect for every young person and colleague.

• Has a caring, patient and consistent approach.
• Can build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team.
• Remains calm and responds thoughtfully in challenging situations.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and accurate record keeping.
• Is willing to learn and develop through training and funded qualifications.
• Can commit to full-day shifts and sleep-ins, including weekends and bank holidays, on the advertised rota.