Arborvitae Care Services

Residential Support Worker

Manchester M1 7DF

Key information

Pay
£13.50 - £15.50
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Temporary
Remote working
On-site
Posted date
14 Aug 2026
Closing date
12 Sep 2026

About this role

Residential Support Worker

Location

Wythenshawe, with initial travel to Warrington for training.

Shifts

24hr (10am-10am), 15hr (7:30am-10:30pm) & 9hr waking nights (10:30pm-07:30am)

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If you want a role where everyday matters and no two days are the same, you’re in the right place.

We’re looking for people who genuinely care - the kind who show up, step up and make a difference to young people who need stability, support and someone in their corner.

The role

• Helping young people feel safe, supported and heard

• Building real relationships (the kind that actually make a difference)

• Being a positive role model - consistent, fair and encouraging

Supporting daily life

meals, routines, activities, keeping the home running

• Encouraging independence, confidence and better choices

• Handling tough moments calmly and confidently

• Working as part of a solid team that’s got your back

• Multi agency working – social workers, CAMHS, LAC nurses

You’ll fit right in if you are

• Calm under pressure

• Resilient - you bounce back and keep going

• Straight-talking but kind

• Non-judgemental and genuinely caring

• A team player who pulls their weight

The essentials/desirables

• Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care (or willing to work towards it)

• Willing to complete an enhanced DBS

• A full UK Driving Licence (desirable)

Extra credit if you’ve got

• Experience working with young people or residential care experience

• Knowledge of the sector

Full job description sent over at screening stage.