Residential Childcare Worker

Join Our Team at One Home Care – Where Every Day You Can Make a Real Difference!

Organisation: www.onehome.care | Safe Homes for Vulnerable Children

At One Home Care, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential — and that starts with our amazing team!

We provide nurturing, residential care for children across England, with 8 welcoming homes already established in the Midlands and Northwest.

Our mission? To create environments where young people and staff can flourish together — where care, compassion, and teamwork are always at the heart of what we do.

Position: Residential Support Worker

Location: Adlington, Chorley

Responsible To: Registered Manager

Salary: £13.60 to £14.20 per hour

Sleep-in Pay: £63.60 to £64.20 per sleep (one hour of hourly rate + £50)

Potential Earnings: Up to approx. £35,040 per year

Attendance Bonus: Up to £1,000 annually

The Perks of Joining Our Team:

· Enhanced overtime pay (time and a third)

· Double time on bank holidays - more time = more reward!

· Generous holiday allowance - 15 days/247.5 hours per year (that’s equivalent to 30.9 days!)

· Refer a friend and earn up to £750

· Health Shield Cashback Plan – because your wellbeing matters

· Access to Bright Exchange Marketplace & Bright HR Support

· Fully funded induction & training – we invest in you!

· Weekly paid overtime

· Company pension scheme

· Fun, Bi-Annual Directors’ Meet & Greet with team-building activities

· Blue Light Card for extra discounts

· Free DBS check

Your Role – More Than a Job, It’s a Purpose

As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll be part of a team creating a warm, stable, and supportive home for children and young people who have experienced difficult life journeys. You’ll help them heal, grow, and believe in brighter futures.
We want people who bring positivity, patience, and a big heart to their work — because our young people deserve the best. You’ll be building trusting relationships, offering consistent care, supporting development, and championing every young person’s individuality, talents, and aspirations.

A Snapshot of Your Day-to-Day:

· Building genuine, positive relationships with the children and young people

· Providing consistent, trauma-informed care using PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy)

· Acting as a Key Worker to support, mentor, and advocate for young people

· Encouraging education, skills, and resilience for adulthood

· Promoting inclusion, equality, and respect - always

· Supporting therapy, health, and emotional wellbeing

· Empowering young people to have a say in their lives and futures

· Making sure their home feels safe, welcoming, and happy

· Being part of the safeguarding team to keep everyone protected

· Bringing your unique skills and hobbies to enrich daily life

What We’re Looking For:

· A passion for working with children and young people

· Commitment to providing safe, caring, and consistent support

· Ability to work flexibly, including sleep-ins and some weekends

· Team players with a positive, can-do attitude

· Openness to training, development, and reflective practice

· Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)

A Little Extra…

We work hard, but we also value balance, support, and fun. From team-building activities to staff recognition and professional development - at One Home Care, you’ll feel appreciated and part of something meaningful.

Sound like the place for you? Let’s make a difference together!

Apply today and help us create safe, supportive, and happy homes for vulnerable young people.

The above job description does not include or define all tasks. The registered provider reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.

This job description will be reviewed periodically and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post-holder.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.60-£14.20 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Diploma level 3 in residential childcare (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RSW - Grove