Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker- Warrington

Salary: £25,604 - £27,685 dependent on experience

Sleep Rate- £45 per sleep

OTT: £30,284 - £32,365

Drivers Licence Required

Minimum age requirement: 22 years

Right to work in UK

**Helpful Investments currently Do Not have a sponsorship programme and subsequently cannot consider any applications requiring sponsorship or visa transfer**

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you Join our team at Helpful Investments, on our journey to transform the lives of young people with complex, emotional and behavioural needs.

No two days are the same here, this job description is designed to be flexible and adaptable, providing guiding principles for the post holder's work rather than strict limitations. It will undergo periodic review to ensure alignment with evolving organizational needs.

JOB PURPOSE:

To work as a member of a residential team to create a safe and caring environment which meets the individual and group needs of the children who live here. Residential Care Workers must practice in accordance with relevant childcare legislation, national standards, and Helpful Investments Policies and Procedures.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate genuine and caring connections with the young people, always interact with the young people and their families with dignity and respect, promoting a culture of unconditional positive regard.
• Contribute to the promotion, creation, and maintenance of a welcoming, safe, caring, stable and therapeutic environment.
• Advocate for the rights and responsibilities of each young person while promoting physical, emotional, social, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual wellbeing.
• Ensure that young people are not subjected to any forms of abuse and report any concerns according to policy and procedures.
• Supervise outings from the home and undertake daily household activities such as cooking and cleaning, as part of positive modelling.
• Actively participate in working within the Model of Therapeutic Care.
• To be able to support with challenging behaviours when needed.
• Provide emotional support during difficult or stressful times and encourage young people's participation in care planning, placement planning, decision-making and service delivery.
• Integrate understanding of youth trauma and past experiences into practice through specialised training such as Developmental Trauma and Attachment from the Therapeutic Support Team.
• Collaborate with support networks, including social workers and educators, guardians and family members.
• Collaborate effectively within a team, engaging in regular communication through daily handovers, team meetings, and various reviews and planning sessions. Give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers.
• Maintain consistency in execution of childcare plans.
• Complete and maintain accurate records and reports for each young person in line with statutory requirements and Helpful Investments policies and procedures.
• Take on key worker duties including the handling of daily petty cash, accurately documenting receipts, securely storing money and valuable items and serving as a primary point of contact for professionals/family/young person.
• Contribute to community engagement and agency partnerships to enrich residents' experiences and opportunities.
• To undertake 'sleeping in' duties as required.

Required Criteria

• Ability to work in regulated activity, care for and supervise young persons
• Full clean driving license
• Flexible – willing and able to adapt to changing circumstances, shift patterns and expectations
• Minimum age 22 years

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,604.00-£27,685.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Minimum age to apply 22 years old

Experience:

• Working with Children: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/11/2025