Children’s Residential Support Worker
£13.00 to £13.50 per hour (£31,400 to £32,400 per year including sleep-ins)
Preston
Permanent, full-time
UK right‑to‑work required – no sponsorship available
Our Values
Compassionate Care • Lifelong Careers • Honest Communication
Make a meaningful difference in children’s lives by creating safe, nurturing homes where young people can thrive.
Embrace Care is recruiting full‑time Children’s Residential Support Workers to join our Ofsted‑regulated children’s homes in Preston, supporting children and young people with Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and complex needs.
As a Children’s Residential Support Worker at Embrace Care, you will play a vital role in helping children feel safe, valued and supported every day. You will encourage independence, confidence and positive development while creating a stable, therapeutic and nurturing home environment.
Embrace Care is a growing specialist provider. In 2024, we grew our workforce to over 140 colleagues, and in 2026 we will continue to grow sustainably — meaning stronger teams, better on‑shift support and clear opportunities to build a long‑term career in children’s residential care.
Contract details
- Permanent full‑time position
- Includes sleep‑in duties
What we offer
- £13.00 to £13.50 per hour plus sleep‑in payments
- Approximately £31,400 to £32,400 per year including sleep‑ins
- 28 days paid annual leave with annual pay reviews
- Loyalty bonuses up to £32,000 over 10 years
- Free on‑site parking
- Fully funded healthcare support (dental, eye care, physiotherapy)
- Paid induction and ongoing training
- Clear career progression and support to gain qualifications (including Level 3)
- £1,000 Refer‑a‑Friend bonus
- Annual staff awards with over £10,000 in prizes
- Employee Assistance Programme for mental and physical wellbeing
Your role as a Children’s Residential Support Worker
- Provide day‑to‑day care and support to children and young people
- Support daily routines, education, activities and personal development
- Help children build confidence, independence and life skills
- Follow care plans, behaviour support strategies and safeguarding procedures
- Create a safe, positive and inclusive home environment
- Maintain accurate records and work as part of a supportive team
What we are looking for
- Experience in care or working with children is helpful but not essential
- A compassionate, patient and reliable approach
- Willingness to work towards a Level 3 Children’s Residential qualification
- Strong commitment to safeguarding and positive outcomes for children
- Resilience, empathy and a genuine desire to support young people
Why work for Embrace Care
At Embrace Care, we are committed to providing high‑quality, child‑centred care while supporting our teams to grow and succeed. You will be welcomed into a supportive environment, given high‑quality training and encouraged to build a long‑term career in children’s residential care.
Apply now
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Support Worker Days (Preston) Embrace Care employer: Embracecare
Embrace Care is an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing compassionate care and fostering lifelong careers for its staff. Located in Preston, our supportive work culture prioritises professional development, offering leadership training and clear pathways for career progression, including opportunities to advance to Registered Manager roles. With a strong focus on high-quality outcomes for children and young people, we ensure our team members are valued and rewarded through competitive salaries, annual pay reviews, and various employee benefits.
