Children’s Residential Support Worker
| Company: | The Olive Branch Care Services |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15 to £16 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | WN8 8EH |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Job Description – Children’s Residential Support Worker
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality, child-centred care and support to children and young people living in a residential children’s home, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and development.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide a safe, nurturing and homely environment.
* Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
* Support children’s emotional, social, educational and physical development.
* Safeguard children and follow all child protection policies and procedures.
* Promote positive behaviour using trauma-informed approaches and consistent boundaries.
* Support daily routines, personal care and independence skills.
* Maintain accurate records, complete reports and communicate effectively with colleagues and professionals.
* Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and the home’s policies and procedures.
* Work effectively as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes for children.
An enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding checks will be required, as applicable.
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