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Children's Residential Support Worker

Salary/Rate:£13.00
Job type:Temporary
Town/City:Greater Manchester
County:Lancashire
Sector:Children's Services
Job ref:1348672
Post Date:September 22, 2026
Short description:
Rotherwood Cares are recruiting on behalf of a well-established provider of children's residential services in Oldham. We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people within a residential setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference whilst supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes and develop independence. Full Details below
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Meet Our Recruiter

Abbie Butschok
Abbie Butschok
Delivery & Compliance Consultant - Care
01282 831100
Abbieb@rotherwood-recruitment.com

About the Role

Location sites available to work from:

  • Oldham
  • Bury
  • Rochdale
  • Bolton
  • Trafford
  • Salford
  • Thameside

The Role:

• Supporting children and young people within a residential home
• Building positive and trusting relationships
• Encouraging education, independence and life skills
• Supporting activities, appointments and daily routines
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Completing records, reports and handovers
• Following safeguarding procedures at all times

Shift Patterns:

• 9am – 11pm plus sleep-in shifts
• 2 on, 4 off rota patterns available
• Full-time and temp-to-perm opportunities

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people
• Residential childcare, youth work, support work or care experience desirable
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one
• Full UK Driving Licence desirable

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