Residential Support Worker (EBD/SEMH)

Role snapshot

• Residential Support Worker, EBD and SEMH children's home

• 2 Bed Ofsted Registered Home

• Swinton, Greater Manchester

• Salary £27,040 to £30,160 per year, depending on experience

• Sleep in allowance of £50 per night, averaging around ten per month

• Total realistic earnings between £33,040 and £36,160 per year

• Full time, permanent, one on two off rota

What the Ofsted picture tells you

• A recent full inspection of a comparable small EBD home under this model was judged good across every category, including how children are helped and protected and the effectiveness of leadership

• Inspectors highlighted a staff team that understands risk early and acts on it before it becomes a bigger issue

• Record keeping and communication with external professionals were flagged as genuine strengths supporting consistent, good quality care

• One visiting professional described the difference this kind of setting made compared with a previous placement, noting how much more settled and supported the young person felt

What the role involves

• Supporting daily routines, school runs, appointments and community activities with consistency the young person can rely on

• Applying trauma informed principles to build trust, manage distress through skilled de-escalation, and repair relationships when things don't go smoothly

• Acting as key worker, contributing to placement plans, risk assessments and reviews, and producing clear, useful written records for the wider team

• Identifying safeguarding concerns early, escalating them through the right channels, and taking part in honest reflection afterwards

• Maintaining the home to a genuinely lived in standard through cooking, cleaning and general upkeep

• Working closely with the Team Leader, Home Manager and the network of professionals involved in the young person's care

What you'll bring

• A minimum of nine months' experience in children's residential care

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare completed, in progress, or a clear intention to start it

• A full UK manual driving licence and confidence driving a service vehicle

• A child centred approach with strong written and verbal communication skills

• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check

What's in it for you

• Paid, in person training that builds real practice

• Structured supervision built into the working week

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays for full time staff

• Pension, Employee Assistance Programme and free parking where available

• A defined progression route through to Senior Residential Support Worker for anyone building a longer term career in this sector

If you're someone who finds meaning in the quieter, more consistent parts of residential childcare, the well written handover, the conversation that rebuilds trust after a hard moment, the routine that gives a young person something dependable to hold onto, this Swinton based role deserves a proper look. Get in touch and we'll talk you through exactly what a typical week looks like before you make any decisions.