Residential Support Worker

Company: Brook Street Social Care
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

About the Company: Brook Street Social Care, in proud partnership with a respected children’s residential care provider in Manchester, is recruiting for experienced and dedicated Residential Support Workers to join their compassionate and expanding team.

About the Role: As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with EBD needs in a safe, children centred and structured environment. You will offer support with a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care.

Responsibilities:

  • Support young people in care with day to day duties and independence.
  • Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met.
  • Support the development and implementation of individual care plans.
  • Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals.

Qualifications:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – Ideally or happy to work towards.
  • Previous experience within a similar setting – either young people in care or family support.

Required Skills:

  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • A genuine passion for making a difference in young people’s lives.
  • Ability to work flexibly, including nights, evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts.
  • Driver with access to own car.

Preferred Skills:

  • Previous experience within a similar setting.

Pay range and compensation package: Salary: £25,272 – £33,696 per annum, plus £52 per sleep.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Brook Street Social Care is committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Posted: April 18th, 2026