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Residential Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 03 March 2026
Salary: £13 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 April 2026
Location: Kirkby, Liverpool
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Flora Care Solutions
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Location: Kirkby
Salary: £13 - £13.60 per hour (Also £70 per sleep)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Rota: 2 in 4 off
Reporting to: Home manager and Team Leaders

Job Summary
Flora Care solutions provide specialist therapeutic residential care to children with Autism, ADHD and learning difficulties. We are an expanding company who provide opportunities for career development and growth, due to this we currently have Support worker positions available in our beautiful brand new 3 bed home in Kirkby. Our Manager and Operations Manager have a strong leadership background with positive outcomes with Ofsted regulators.

At the heart of Flora Care Solutions is a simple but powerful philosophy: every child is unique and deserving of love, respect, and the chance to blossom into their best selves. We understand that greatness starts small, and we are here to nurture the seeds of greatness within each child. Our high quality induction and training programmes will support you to provide the best care possible to children, we invest in our teams to support internal growth, supporting consistency of care to our children.

Founded on the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and caring environment. Our journey began with a vision to provide exceptional residential care for children, a place where they could grow, learn, and discover their unique potential. Our strong workforce structure and in house therapeutic team support children and staff which ensures our model of care is embedded throughout the organisation.

Do you want to make a difference to a young person’s life? Do you have a natural caring and supportive nature? Are you resilient and able to remain calm when faced with Behaviours of concern?

Responsibilities

Be accountable to the Manager, Deputy Manager and Team Leaders
Assist children with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and educational support.
Safeguarding each young person at all times in line with organisation policy and procedure.
You will provide a high standard of care and support, in a professional manner, to vulnerable young people, with behaviours of concerns.
You will develop a good working relationship with both children and young people, their families and other outside agencies, and be the person that each child can trust through building positive relationships.
You will be part of a team who work together to create a loving, stable environment to ensure each young person is achieving positive outcomes and learning experiences
Develop and implement individual care plans tailored to each child's needs.
Communicate effectively with children, families, and other professionals to ensure cohesive support.
Drive to various locations as required for outings or appointments.
Maintain accurate records of care provided and progress made towards goals.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of care provided.
Engage children in recreational activities that promote social skills and emotional well-being.
Seep in duties
Skills and Experience

1 years’ experience supporting young people in a children’s residential setting or equivalent setting
Full UK Manual Driving Licence (desirable)
You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people, and help towards the bright future they deserve; attending to their practical, physical and emotional needs.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with children and their families.
Familiarity with IT systems for record-keeping and reporting purposes is advantageous.
Understanding of child development principles and the ability to implement care plans effectively.
A compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others thrive in their environment.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and possess the necessary skills to support their growth and development, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Support Worker.

Flora Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and safer recruitment procedures.

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