Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
£26,000 - £36,500
Permanent
Job Title: Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, UK
Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum, plus sleep-in allowances of £60 per sleep-in
Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in young people's lives? A leading specialist provider is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their children’s residential care team in Liverpool. This is a rewarding opportunity to build a meaningful career within a dynamic and supportive environment, helping children and young people develop essential life skills and emotional resilience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours
- Provide OFSTED-standard support within a residential care setting
- Build trusting, positive relationships with young people
- Support independence skills such as cooking, budgeting, and personal care
- Promote well-being and emotional resilience through daily routines and structured activities
- Safeguard young people in line with OFSTED guidelines
- Encourage community involvement and personal development
- Collaborate effectively within a team to ensure consistency and stability
- Complete recordings, logs, and contribute to support plans
Requirements:
- Passion for supporting children and young people
- Experience working with children and young people, preferably in a care setting
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Patience, resilience, and adaptability
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive (desirable)
Shift Pattern:
- 3-week rotating schedule:
- Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
- Week 2: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
- Week 3: Thursday
- 24-hour shifts including evenings, nights, and handovers
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
