Support Worker Days (Preston) Embrace Care

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker£13.00 to £13.50 per hour (£31,400 to £32,400 per year including sleep-ins)PrestonPermanent, full-timeUK right‐to‐work required – no sponsorship available

Our ValuesCompassionate 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 CareAt 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 nowClick Apply Now to join Embrace Care as a Children's Residential Support Worker and start making a meaningful difference in children's lives.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Preston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English