Residential Support Worker

We are now seeking a Residential Support Worker to help us maintain the high standards of care and personal development our young people have come to expect. We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals to join our supportive team! These are excellent opportunities to support activities and sessions providing quality care for children in need. You will achieve this by:

Getting involved in lots of fun activities both within the project and out in the community.

Assisting with personal care and daily routines of the young people.

Supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.

Safeguarding young people.

Helping coach young people to develop essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and money matters.

Whether you're an experienced Residential Support Worker or looking to build on transferable skills from a caring and supportive role, it's your values, resilience, and commitment to improving young people's lives that matter most to us.

Experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting is highly desirable, as it provides a strong foundation for the role. However, if you are passionate about creating brighter futures, have the right attitude, and are ready to learn, we would still love to hear from you.

This could be the perfect opportunity to make a real difference every day.

Understand how to engage with young people.

Have a positive approach and ‘can do' attitude.

Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.

Be ready to complete a level 3 in Residential Childcare within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided.

Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.

We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here.

If you require any support with the application process, please contact Sarah Manderfield at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 13676

At Action for Children, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we’re taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under‑represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

We also encourage applications from men, who are under‑represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.

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Job Description

See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement

Management Competency Framework

Action for Children Northern Ireland Booklet

Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services