Children’s Residential Support Worker

Company: Rotherwood
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Location: Manchester
Job 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.

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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Posted: September 27th, 2026