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(Job Vacancies March/April 2026)- LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE
Residential Support Worker- Children’s Home - Sefton
Salary: £13.40 per hour (unqualified) | £14.00 per hour (qualified)
Sleep-ins: £60 per sleep-in
Location: Sefton, Merseyside
Service: 4-bed Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
Join Our Team
At Progressive Independence, our Residential Support Workers provide high-quality care and support within our 4-bed children’s home in Sefton, supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
You will play a vital role in creating a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where children feel valued, understood, and supported. Our approach is trauma-informed and child-centred, focusing on building strong relationships and helping children develop resilience, independence, and positive life outcomes.
What the Role Involves
- Building consistent, trusting relationships with children
- Providing structured day-to-day care within a therapeutic home environment
- Supporting children to regulate emotions and manage behaviours positively
- Promoting education, routines, and engagement in activities
- Developing independence skills (cooking, budgeting, personal care)
- Safeguarding children in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted standards
- Contributing to care plans, behaviour support strategies, and risk assessments
- Completing daily records, incident reports, and keywork sessions
- Supporting children through challenging behaviours using trauma-informed approaches
- Maintaining a safe environment through regular health & safety checks
- Working flexibly on a rota including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
What We’re Looking For
- A genuine passion for working with children with complex needs (EBD)
- Resilience, patience, and emotional intelligence
- Ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice (or willingness to learn)
- Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or willingness to complete within required timeframe)
- Previous residential care experience is desirable but not essential
Why Work With Us?
- Competitive hourly rate and sleep-in payments
- Full induction, training, and ongoing professional development
- A strong, supportive, and trauma-informed team culture
- Opportunities to progress within a growing organisation
- The opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in children’s lives
Apply Now
If you are committed to improving outcomes for children and want to be part of a dedicated and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
👉 Complete the application form below and attach your CV to apply.
WE'RE HIRING! (Job Vacancies March/ April 2026)- Sefton
Senior Residential Worker – Children Home - Sefton
Salary: £15.00 per hour (qualified)
Sleep-ins: £60 per sleep-in
Location: Sefton, L29
Service: 4-bed Children’s Residential Home (EBD, ages 8–17)
Join Our Team in Sefton
Progressive Independence is recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our 4-bed children’s home in Sefton (L29), supporting children aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is a hands-on leadership role, where you will lead shifts while actively supporting children day-to-day. You will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment, ensuring high standards of care and positive outcomes for children.
What the Role Involves
- Leading shifts and supporting the day-to-day running of the home
- Building positive, consistent relationships with children
- Providing high-quality, child-centred care and emotional support
- Supporting children with routines, education, and personal development
- Promoting independence and life skills
- Managing and responding to challenging behaviour using trauma-informed approaches
- Safeguarding children in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted standards
- Supporting and guiding staff on shift, modelling best practice
- Completing and overseeing daily logs, incident reports, and care records
- Contributing to care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans
- Working in partnership with external professionals and agencies
- Supporting health & safety processes and maintaining a safe environment
What We’re Looking For
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
- Experience working within a children’s residential setting
- Experience supporting children with EBD and complex needs
- Experience leading shifts or supporting staff practice
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations
- Commitment to trauma-informed and child-centred practice
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
Why Work With Us?
- Competitive hourly rate and additional sleep-in payments
- Opportunity to take on a leadership role within a supportive team
- Full training and ongoing professional development
- Trauma-informed, child-centred organisational culture
- Clear progression opportunities across Progressive Independence
- The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference in children’s lives
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Complete the application form below and attach your CV to apply.
WE'RE HIRING! (Job Vacancies March/ April 2026)- WREXHAM
Support Worker – Supported Accommodation - Wrexham
Salary: £12.75 per hour (unqualified) | £13.27 per hour (qualified)
Sleep-ins: £60 per sleep-in
Location: Sunnyside, Henblas Road, Rhostyllen, Wrexham, LL14 (North Wales)
Join Our Team in Wrexham
Progressive Independence is opening a brand-new 4-bed Supported Accommodation home for young people aged 16–17 in Rhostyllen, Wrexham.
We are looking for passionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team and help shape the future of this exciting new service.
This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people, supporting them to build resilience, independence, and confidence as they transition into adulthood.
What the Role Involves
- Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
- Supporting independence skills such as cooking, budgeting, and self-care
- Promoting wellbeing and emotional resilience through structured daily routines
- Encouraging engagement in education, training, and employment
- Safeguarding young people in line with statutory guidance and company policies
- Supporting community involvement, activities, and personal development
- Working as part of a team to provide stability and consistency within the home
- Recording keywork sessions, daily logs, and contributing to support planning
What We’re Looking For
- Passion for supporting young people to achieve independence
- Ability to build strong, professional relationships
- Patience, resilience, and adaptability
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
- Experience in supported accommodation, residential childcare, or similar (desirable but not essential)
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within agreed timescales)
Why Work With Us?
- Competitive hourly pay and sleep-in allowance
- Opportunity to shape a brand-new service from the ground up
- Full training and ongoing professional development
- A supportive, trauma-informed team culture
- Clear progression opportunities across our organisation
Apply Now
If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people in Wrexham, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Complete the application form below and attach your CV to apply.
WE'RE HIRING! (Job Vacancies March/ April 2026)- Liverpool
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – YouThrive Academy (Liverpool)
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Location: Liverpool Area
Setting: YouThrive Academy – Alternative Provision & Education
Join Our Team in Liverpool
YouThrive Academy, part of Progressive Independence, is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support children and young people within our alternative provision.
This role focuses on 1:1 and small group support, helping learners with additional needs (including SEND and SEMH) to engage in education, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.
You will play a key role in creating a supportive, inclusive, and trauma-informed learning environment.
What the Role Involves
- Supporting learners on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Delivering structured support in line with curriculum plans
- Supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs
- Promoting engagement, confidence, and independence
- Assisting with behaviour using trauma-informed approaches
- Supporting learning in functional skills, ASDAN, and vocational pathways
- Contributing to lesson preparation and adapting resources
- Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
- Supporting a safe and inclusive learning environment
- Following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns appropriately
What We’re Looking For
- Experience supporting children or young people (SEND / SEMH)
- Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent (desirable)
- Willingness to complete further qualifications if required
- Strong communication and behaviour support skills
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships
- Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
- Commitment to trauma-informed and inclusive practice
Why Work With Us?
- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunity to work within a growing alternative provision
- Full training and ongoing professional development
- Supportive, child-centred team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in education
Apply Now
If you’re passionate about supporting children and young people to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Complete the application form below and attach your CV to apply.