Residential Support Worker

Company: inploi
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Location: Wigan
Job Description:

Salary and Hours

Grade 5: £26,824 – £29,540 per annum.

37 hours per week.

Your role

Exciting opportunity to join our internal residential service. As a Residential Support Worker, you will join a dedicated team at our children’s home, providing day‑to‑day care and support to children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and mental‑health challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day‑to‑day care and support to children with EBD and mental‑health challenges.
  • Help children develop essential life skills, manage their emotions and build positive relationships.
  • Work as part of a dedicated team to create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued, loved, respected and supported.
  • Be flexible in your approach and work evenings, weekends and on a rota basis as required.

Qualifications

  • Passion for caring for children, resilience, enthusiasm and a solution‑focused, positive attitude.
  • Holds an appropriate qualification or is willing to complete the required qualification within 18 months.
  • Commitment to continuing professional development and working as part of a team.
  • Compassionate and empathetic approach with a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable children.
  • Ability to work in a residential setting, supporting children with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties and mental‑health challenges.

Right to Work

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026