Waking Night Children's Residential Support Worker

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping children and young people thrive? Do you have the empathy, resilience, and commitment to support them through life’s challenges? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Cherish Children's Care is looking for a Waking Night Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated team at our home in Oswaldtwistle. You’ll play a vital role in supporting children and young people who may have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, or family breakdown, helping them to feel safe, valued, and empowered.

You will be given a minimum of three 12 hour shifts weekly (shifts are 8pm \- 8am)

Please note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom

About the Role

As a Children’s Support Worker, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing emotional and practical support to children and young people aged 8 and 18 years.


• Supporting with daily routines, including meals, education, appointments, and leisure activities.


• Helping to develop care plans tailored to each young person’s individual needs.


• Encouraging independence, life skills, and positive relationships.


• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child in your care.


• Maintaining accurate records and working closely with families, social workers, and other professionals.

• A caring, patient, and non\-judgmental approach.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


• Ability to manage challenging behaviour with empathy and professionalism.


• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.


• Due to OFSTED regulations, this role requires you to be at least 21 years of age

• A rewarding and meaningful role where you’ll truly make an impact.


• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.


• Supportive team environment.


• Holiday entitlement and pension scheme.


• Opportunity to achieve Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

If you’re ready to be a positive influence in a child’s life and help shape brighter futures, we want to hear from you!

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: £14\.05 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free parking


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• On\-site parking


• Referral programme

• UK driving license and access to your own vehicle (required)

• United Kingdom (required)

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