Most care jobs feel like you're treading water: long shifts, burnout, nowhere to go. This is different. We're building a brand-new 2-bed home in Knowsley for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, and we need people who actually want to make a career here - not just fill a rota. If you're ready to be part of something new where your growth matters as much as theirs does, keep reading
You'll be working with a small, motivated team in a fresh home environment where consistency and high standards aren't just words on a policy sheet - they're how you work every day. Whether it's supporting a young person through their morning routine, taking them out for activities like horse riding or trampolining, or being there during the difficult moments, you'll see directly how your presence makes a difference. These are young people who've had a rough time; they need adults who stay calm, who listen, and who believe in them
The home is built on family principles. Free meals on shift aren't just a perk - they're a chance to eat together, to build genuine relationships, to show young people what a safe, normal routine looks like. You'll be involved in key work meetings, therapy sessions, school transitions, shopping trips, cinema visits. You're not just supervising; you're actively helping them reach their potential
This provider is serious about developing their staff. They're not hiring bodies to cover shifts; they're building a team. You'll get training and support to become a qualified Residential Support Worker, career progression is real, and attendance bonuses plus employee-of-the-month schemes show they value commitment. If you can bring resilience, good communication, organisation and genuine care, they'll invest in you
What you will be doing
- Provide day-to-day support, guidance and structure to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, autism and ADHD, acting as a positive role model
- Support young people with morning and evening routines, helping them manage daily tasks with patience and consistency
- Accompany and transport young people to education settings, therapy sessions, key work meetings, activities and social outings (cinema, swimming, horse riding, Duke of Edinburgh, etc.)
- Record observations, maintain care plans and communicate important information to the team through meetings and documentation
- Work as part of a close-knit team to deliver high-standard care that meets OFSTED regulations and the home's policies
Why you will love working here
- Flexible bank/zero-hours contract: you choose the shifts (12, 24 or 32 hours) that work for your life, with paid sleep-ins available at £55 per night
- Real career progression: this provider invests in training you to become a qualified Residential Support Worker and developing you within the company
- Attendance bonuses and employee-of-the-month schemes that reward your commitment
- Free meals during shifts - cooked and eaten together as a team, modelling the family environment you're building with the young people
- A brand-new home with a motivated team where your views, ideas and wellbeing actually matter
Is this you?
- You have a current UK driving licence and are comfortable providing safe transport for young people
- You're naturally resilient: you can stay calm and respond thoughtfully when young people with complex needs are struggling
- You're an organised communicator who can update care plans, relay important information to colleagues and work effectively as part of a team
- You're genuinely caring and attentive - you notice what each young person needs and you want to help them thrive
- One year's experience in residential childcare is desirable, but your commitment to learning and your character matter more than a perfect CV
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.