Childrens residential support worker

Position: Residential Childcare Worker
Location: Rochdale
Salary: £12.21 -£13.10 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
Hours: Full-time (35-40 hours per week) including weekends and sleep-ins (£50 per sleep-in)

Overview

P4 is currently working with a client who has an exciting opportunity, that has arisen for a compassionate and committed Residential Childcare Worker to join a nurturing and growing children’s care provider in the Rochdale area. The role offers the chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people aged 10 to 18 who have experienced early-life trauma. The organisation is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment that encourages growth, healing, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare Provision

• Build strong, positive relationships with children and young people to support their emotional, physical, and social development.

• Contribute to care plans, attend reviews, and keep Looked After Children (LAC) documentation accurate and up to date.

• Provide consistent, trauma-informed care and advocate for children’s needs.

• Promote independence by supporting young people with tasks like budgeting, cooking, and personal care.

• Encourage engagement in activities and help build positive support networks.

• Work in line with regulatory requirements and promote equality, inclusion, and safeguarding at all times.

Staff and Team Support

• Support daily management and shift planning, and contribute to team meetings and training.

• Guide and mentor junior colleagues while upholding best practices and professional standards.

• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with the management team and external professionals.

Home Operations

• Contribute to the effective management of resources, including budgets and household safety.

• Maintain a clean, secure, and welcoming environment.

• Complete health and safety checks and report any maintenance needs or incidents.

Professional Development

• Engage in ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Take responsibility for personal learning and remain current with childcare legislation and best practices.

• Participate in regular supervision and performance reviews.

Candidate Profile

Essential Attributes

• Experience working with children or young people in residential or therapeutic settings.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Calm, empathetic, and resilient in challenging situations.

• Flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts including sleep-ins, weekends, and holidays.

• Previous residential childcare, minimum 12 months.

• Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, The Children Act, and trauma-informed approaches such as PACE.

• Level 3 QCF Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to work toward qualification).

• Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)