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Residential Support Worker (Children’s Home)

Job details
Posting date: 02 February 2026
Salary: £12.50 to £13.50 per hour
Additional salary information: Sleep-in payments provided. Ongoing training and career progression available.
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 March 2026
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Nurturing Souls Care Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: NSC-RSW-02

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Summary

We are recruiting Residential Support Workers to join our Ofsted-regulated children’s home supporting young people aged 7–17 with emotional and behavioural needs.

This role suits caring, reliable individuals who can provide consistent support within a structured residential care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting young people with daily routines, education, and activities
• Providing emotional support and positive role modelling
• Promoting independence and life skills
• Managing behaviour using calm and safe approaches
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Recording daily notes and reports
• Working shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people
• Willingness to work shifts and sleep-ins
• Strong communication skills
• Full UK driving licence preferred
• Caring, patient and professional approach

We Offer

• Supportive management team
• Ongoing training
• Career progression opportunities
• Stable working environment

This role is subject to Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.

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