Residential Support Worker
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 to £12.41 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2025 |
| Location: | Great Harwood, Blackburn |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | GSSOCIALCARESOLUTIONSLTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ftdays |
Summary
GS Social Care Solutions Ltd are looking for full-time Residential Support Workers to join their team. Working at our Children's Residential Home based in Great Harwood, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of between £12.21 and £12.41 per hour.
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: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
Referral programme
Transport links
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: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
Referral programme
Transport links