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    • Undertake required training that will support you to fulfil your role and support the needs of the children.
    • The home is for up to four children, aged 5 to 17…
    • Experience in children's residential care, specialist autism services, complex care or similar high-support environments.
    • Pay: Up to £36,192.00 per year.
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    • Build positive, trusting relationships with children and their families.
    • Support children and young people within their own homes and in the community.
    • Ability to engage with our children, helping to develop their interests and organising relevant activities to support this.
    • Option 1: 51 hours per week.
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    • Recognise potential triggers and support pupils using agreed de-escalation and behaviour support strategies.
    • Many of the children attending our provision have…
    • Understanding of individual behaviour support plans, young person risk assessments and targeted support.
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    • Promote participation in activities that support personal development.
    • Maintain clear and accurate records of support delivered.
    • A full UK driving licence.
    • Our service is for school-aged children and young people where they can also develop their skills, take on new challenges, and make meaningful relationships.
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Job Post Details

Support Worker- residential childcare for children with autism
Unique Pathway Care Ltd
Westhoughton BL5
£27,000 a year
Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

£27,000 a year
Free parking, Company pension, Casual dress, Cycle to work scheme
Permanent, Full-time
Overtime
Westhoughton BL5

Full job description

Job Summary
We are looking for two Residential support workers to join our team, at our children’s home in Westhoughton, Bolton. The successful candidates will be supported by an experienced senior and management team.

Ofsted outcome- June 2026. GOOD in all areas.

The home is for up to four children, aged 5 to 17 years old with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, this may be in addition to further diagnosis and needs.

There are three teams in the home, with upto four residential support workers on each shift, supported by a team leader.

Currently there is a one in, two off shift pattern but this may change in line with the needs of the home.

Overnight, there will be two sleep in staff and two waking night staff- in line with the amount of children in the home.

We are looking for staff with the passion to contribute to achieving the best possible outcomes, for the children that we care for. We want the successful candidates to have a hands-on attitude within the home and be supportive of each other.

Salary of £27,000, with then up to 10 sleeps per month at £60 per sleep.

**Overtime & sleep payments are paid within the month you work them, not a month in hand**

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities

- Report any unsafe practices.

- Promote the safeguarding and wellbeing of the children within our care.

- Support the children to have access to a wide range of activities within the local area and further, in line with their interests and hobbies.

- Make strong and positive relationships with the children, this supports safeguarding within our home.

- Be an effective decision maker when faced with difficult and unexpected situations.

-Complete delegated tasks from senior staff within agreed timescales and be organised within the home.

- Complete daily paperwork to a high standard.

- Undertake required training that will support you to fulfil your role and support the needs of the children.

- To understand your own role and responsibilities when looking after the children and ask for further support where required.

- Follow company policies and procedures & again ask for further support where required.

- Supporting the children with their personal care needs will be part of the role.

-Cleaning & cooking for the children is part of the role.

Requirements

-Previous experience of working within a care setting supporting children and/ or adults, is preferred but not essential.

- Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification) or willingness to complete once passing the six month probation period.

- Full UK Driving Licence.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking

Work Location: In person

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