Residential Support Worker

The following are the vacancies we are currently recruiting for.

**VACANCY 1 - The following rota is required, shifts 7:15am till 7:30pm.**

Week 1 - Friday

Week 2 - Monday, Saturday

Week 4 only - Sunday

**VACANCY 2 - Across homes in Rishton and Great Harwood**

Week 1 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (10am till 2pm), Saturday and Sunday (10am till 3pm)

Week 2 - Wednesday (10am till 2pm), Thursday (10am till 3pm)

**VACANCY 3 - Across homes in Rishton and Great Harwood**

Week 1 - Monday (10am till 3pm), Saturday and Sunday (10am till 2pm)

Week 2 - Tuesday and Friday (10am till 3pm)

**VACANCY 4 - Days in Great Harwood/Rishton (Must be a driver)**

Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (all shifts 12 hour days)

Week 2 - Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Week 3 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Week 4 - Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

**VACANCY 5 - Part time nights Rishton**

Week 1 - Monday, Saturday

Week 2 - Monday

Week 3 - Friday

Week 4 - Monday, Friday

Week 5 - Saturday, Sunday

Week 6 - Monday, Saturday

Week 7 - Wednesday

Week 8 - Monday

**There is always options of overtime on top of these vacancies.**

**About GS Social Care**

GS Social Care Solutions is a family‑run specialist care provider established in 2006. We focus on what our residents **CAN** achieve, offering residential care, crisis care, outreach, and family support. Our homes serve children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities, autism, dementia, physical disabilities, sensory needs, and complex health needs. We promote therapeutic, communicated based and person centered care throughout.

**Role Overview**

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll deliver:

- 24‑hour, person‑centred care within a home environment
- Practical and emotional support tailored to individuals’ needs
- Assistance with daily living: personal care, meals, housekeeping
- Encouragement of independence, dignity, communication, and well‑being
- Support with outings, appointments, and community inclusion
- Accurate recording of observations and liaising with nurses/managers
- Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams (nurses, therapists, social workers)
- Adherence to safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality policies

**Key Responsibilities**
- Implement individual care and support plans to foster progress and independence
- Provide personal care support with compassion and respect
- Facilitate daily living activities and meaningful engagement
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and professionals
- Proactively identify and escalate health or behavioral concerns
- Participate in team handovers, meetings, and reflective practices
- Maintain a safe, homely, and therapeutic environment at all times

**Person Specification**

**Essential**:

- Caring, patient, resilient, and adaptable
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- Ability to work flexibly (days, nights, weekends, sleep‑ins)
- Commitment to safeguarding and resident dignity
- Basic digital literacy for record‑keeping

**Desirable**:

- Experience in residential care or support settings
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards it
- Full UK driving licence (often essential)

**Training & Development**
- Full induction via GS Training Academy (moving & handling, safeguarding, LD & autism, complex care and medication)
- Onsite nurse-led training for clinical/complex care
- Career development opportunities: Care Leader → Deputy/Registered Manager

**Team & Culture**
- Join a skilled, diverse, family-focused team
- Work across a supportive network — from Support Workers to Directors
- Be part of an organisation rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted and “Good” by CQC

**Benefits**
- Competitive hourly rates with sleep‑in allowance
- Paid holiday, pension, Blue Light Discount card
- Extensive training and development
- Career progression in a specialist residential service
- Supportive, inclusive, family-run culture
- Wagestream

**Make a difference — empower independence.**
Become part of GS Social Care and help transform lives—every day.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.21-£12.41 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- Referral programme

Licence/Certification:

- UK Manual Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person