Support Worker Days (Preston)

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

Click Apply Now to join Embrace Care as a Children’s Residential Support Worker and start making a meaningful difference in children’s lives.