Residential support worker, full-time, for young people aged 16-18

Kilter Care is family-run organisation that provides supported accommodation (semi-independent living) to young people aged 16 plus. Our Greater Manchester homes are located in Radcliffe and Bury. We also have three homes in the Merseyside area.

We are seeking one experienced full-time residential support worker (we are also seeking one part-time support worker - see separate ad) to join the team at our home in either Bury or Radcliffe.

You should have at least two years' experience working with children in a residential setting, and an NVQ Level 3 is a plus. Having access to a car is a necessity if working in the Radcliffe home.

Interviews will take place online in the week commencing Nov 24, and can be at a time convenient for individual applicants.

Kilter Care will pay for your initial DBS if needed, and all training time is paid at your normal hourly rate if it cannot be completed within your normal working hours.

The successful candidate will be experienced in working with young people who present with challenging behaviour.

Residential Support Workers report to the deputy service manager. This is a hugely rewarding role working with disadvantaged young people, ensuring that their views are heard and acted on, that they are kept safe and that they have every opportunity we give to our own children.

Shifts times are variable and you will sleep at the proerty overnight each shift. One member of staff supports up to two young people in these homes, and you are supported by an on-call manager who is available 24/7. You will be required to work on average 10 shifts per month (5 shifts part-time) on a rolling rota, and this will include some weekends. Shifts are paid between £208.50 and £259 depending on start and finish time. Paid overtime is also available.

You will work primarily in one home, but may be asked to work in one of our other homes at short notice, due to the needs of the service.

Kilter Care are an ethical provider of supported accommodation for young people aged 16+. We foster a nurturing, safe environment for our young people, and a supportive and rewarding working environment for our staff. This is an exciting opportunity to join our close-knit team.

JOB PURPOSE:

• To prepare vulnerable young people leaving care to live independently in the community, with an emphasis on supporting them to learn skills they will need to successfully achieve this transition.
• To support young people to access education, employment training and housing.
• To develop and maintain trusting working relationships with vulnerable and high needs young people.
• To work closely with each young person listening to their views and concerns, helping them to build confidence and skills and gain maturity.
• To help each young person to acquire and maintain a daily routine involving school, college, employment or training. To assist young people with completing college and employment applications.
• To support people to prepare for independent living.
• To enable people to learn how to maintain a tenancy.
• To help each young person to apply for benefits, and/or to find employment.
• To help each young person to manage their income, budgeting to prioritise expenditure.
• To work with each young person ensuring that they are learning the skills they need in order to keep themselves and their home safe.
• To help each young person learn about the importance of health and safety in the home, reporting any necessary repairs.
• To work with each young person helping them to learn the skills necessary to shop and cook, helping them to maintain a healthy diet.
• To advise young people on the safe storage of cooked and uncooked foods.
• To help each young person to learn how to keep their accommodation clean, tidy and hygienic.
• To help each young person learn how to manage relationships with family friends and neighbours, ensuring that visitors respect their accommodation and their neighbours.
• To ensure that each young person is actively involved in the decision-making processes concerning their lives.
• To encourage young people to keep in contact with relatives and friends.
• To respect and value difference in terms of culture, race, religion, disability and gender, and to incorporate this into every aspects of the job.
• To enable young people to practice their faith. To encourage an environment, which will enable young people to discuss difficult or sensitive issues in confidence.
• To assist young people in securing move-on accommodation, a leaving care furniture grant and with moving into new accommodation.
• To help young people to register with a GP and a dentist, and encourage them to have regular health checks, accompanying them as appropriate.
• To attend each young person's Reviews and Pathway Planning Meetings, discussing the issues with them beforehand and preparing them to express their views.
• To ensure young people's support needs are assessed, and that a support plan is in place to meet his/her needs.
• To assess any presenting risks and ensure that a risk assessment is in place to manage these.
• To review support plans and risk assessments on a regular basis

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £208.50-£259.00 per day

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• How many years' experience do you have working with children in a residential setting?
• Are you able to work a rolling rota, sleeping overnight at the property, and working some weekends?
• Please note you must be over 25 to apply for this role. Do you have an NVQ Level 3 in children's services?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/11/2025

Reference ID: RSW