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Residential Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 09 July 2025
Salary: £12.21 to £12.41 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 08 August 2025
Location: Rishton, Blackburn
Remote working: On-site only
Company: GSSOCIALCARESOLUTIONSLTD
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: pt1

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Summary

GS Social Care Solutions Ltd are looking for Residential Support Workers to join their team. Working at our 18-25 year old residential homes based in Rishton and Great Harwood, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of between £12.21 and £12.41 per hour.

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 - 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 (required)
Work Location: In person

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