Sefton | Children’s Residential Support Worker – No Sleep-Ins | £24,500/year | 3-3-1 rota, 7am–11pm

Progressive Independence provides trauma-informed children’s residential care and supported accommodation for young people who need stability, consistency, and the right support to move forward. Our work is centred on creating safe, structured homes where children and young people can build confidence, develop independence, and experience relationships grounded in trust, respect, and care.

As a Children’s Residential Support Worker– No Sleep-Ins, you will play an important part in helping young people feel secure, supported, and understood. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful day-to-day impact by contributing to a home environment where children can progress emotionally, socially, and practically, while working closely with the wider network around them.

Shift Pattern

We operate a structured 3-3-1 rolling rota, providing a predictable working pattern that allows employees to plan their work-life balance well in advance. 

• Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 

• Week 2: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday 

• Week 3: Thursday only 

The three-week cycle then repeats. 

This equates to approximately 125 shifts per year, offering a consistent and structured working schedule. 

Each shift is 7am - 11pm

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, trauma-informed care and emotional support to children and young people.
• Build trusting relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries and safeguarding standards.
• Support education, activities, daily routines, and the development of independent living skills.
• Maintain a safe, structured home environment and follow individual care plans.
• Collaborate with families, social workers, schools, healthcare professionals, and colleagues.

Requirements

• At least eight months’ experience working in a children’s residential care home.
• Holds a full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points.
• Available to work 7am–11pm shifts.
• Available to work a 3-3-1 rolling rota.

Benefits

We value our employees and are committed to supporting their wellbeing, professional development and career progression

• Fully funded training and qualifications.
• Support towards Level 4 qualifications.
• Career progression to Senior Support Worker, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager.
• Employee mentoring programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Company pension scheme.
• Paid annual leave.
• Sick pay.
• Free on-site parking.
• Casual dress.
• Company events.
• Golden Ticket Birthday Benefit – an additional day's leave during your birthday month.