via indeed · 5 June 2026 ·1 day ago

Residential Support Worker

GS Social Care Solutions Ltd
Blackburn parttime, fulltime
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GS Social Care Solutions Ltd are looking for Residential Support Workers to join their team.

Working at our homes in Rishton or Great Harwood, a variety of part time and full time positions during the day or at night are available.

Interviews will be held on the basis of right to work and driving licence checks being completed. Start dates are to be discussed at interview.

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

  • Potential for crash course's or funding towards driving lessons.

  • Company bonus scheme
Make a difference — empower independence.
Become part of GS Social Care and help transform lives—every day.

Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time, Permanent

Pay: £13\.10\-£13\.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Company pension

  • Free parking

  • Referral programme
Application question(s):
  • Do you want to work part time or full time?

  • Do you have or are willing to work towards a Level 3 in Health and Social Care?

  • Do you want to work days or nights?
Licence/Certification:
  • UK Manual Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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