Bright Futures is looking for dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Workers to join its growing team in Urmston, Manchester. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who want to make a real difference by providing high-quality care and support in a professional, nurturing environment.
While previous experience in the care sector is an advantage, it is not essential, as full training and guidance will be provided. What truly matters is having a genuine passion for care, the ability to remain resilient in challenging situations, and a positive, proactive attitude. Being approachable, friendly, and flexible will help you succeed in this role and deliver the best possible support.
As a Residential Support Worker with Bright Futures, you will play a vital role in promoting wellbeing, encouraging independence, and helping individuals thrive. You will also contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and structured environment where every person feels valued and respected.
This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to start or advance their career in social care, with full training, ongoing professional development, and the chance to work in a supportive organisation that values its employees.
If you are caring, motivated, and ready to make a difference, apply today to become a Residential Support Worker in Urmston, Manchester with Bright Futures.
Position: Residential Support Worker
Salary: £28,644.41
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Urmston, Manchester
Overview
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 7 days at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
Do you have a passion for care or looking for your next rewarding opportunity?
At Bright Futures, we make a real difference to the lives of children and adults with autism and learning disabilities. Through our dedicated team, we deliver outstanding care and education across the North West.
No matter your role, everything we do is focused around our unwavering commitment to the people we support. Our aim is that every individual we support thrives and socially develops as active members of their local community.
We are looking for Residential Support Workers to join an experienced and supportive team for our new 5 bed adult home that is opening in Urmston, West of Manchester. Here we will support 5 adults with autism and learning disabilities. You’ll be making a difference to their lives, celebrating their achievements, and providing unwavering support; helping them to thrive.
As a new home, you will also be directly involved in helping our new adults settle and making sure they feel welcomed and comfortable in their new surroundings.
The annual salary is £28,644.41 which is inclusive of one sleep in per week. This salary will increase to £29,035.46 once the relevant qualification has been completed.
Benefits
- Healthcare cashback scheme (includes dental/optical/physiotherapy/ health and wellbeing support)
- Care Friends employee referral & reward scheme to earn up to an extra £1000
- Bright Stars bonus payments, employee of the month
- All meals & refreshments provided whilst at work
- Salary sacrifice schemes – pension, cycle to work and electric vehicle (subject to qualifying criteria)
- Life assurance (2x salary)
Responsibilities
- Your focus will be supporting people with autism and learning disabilities. This includes:
- Engaging and empowering people’s independence
- Assisting people through all routines and activities
- Supporting people with varied activities in their local communities
- Supporting people to access education where required
- Preparing and cooking meals
- All general housekeeping duties
- Supporting people to achieve their person-centred outcomes
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have experience in the care sector but we provide full training so this isn’t essential
- Have a passion for providing great care
- Be able to demonstrate resilience
- Be approachable, friendly, proactive and flexible
- Ideally have a full driving license
At Bright Futures, we support you to make a difference, awaken your potential whilst improving the lives of others.
Safeguarding Requirement
Bright Futures commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our requirement for the successful applicant would be to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.
The Company
At Bright Futures, we make a real difference in the lives of young people and adults with autism, special educational and complex needs. Through our dedicated and expert team, we deliver outstanding care and education.
Our team are here because they are passionate about improving the lives of the individuals we support. Our employees are the key to the exceptional quality of care and education that we provide. It’s why we invest in our people, fostering their personal and professional growth to ensure they can excel and develop in their journey with us.
We can’t promise that it will always be easy, but we can promise here at Bright Futures it will be worthwhile. You’ll be making a difference to the lives of the people we support, celebrating their achievements, and providing unwavering support during challenging times. The feedback from our people is that the good days will always outshine; especially with the backing and support of the whole team.
No matter your role, everything we do is focused around our unwavering commitment to the people we support. Our aim is that every individual we support thrives and socially develops as active members of their local community.
Application Process
APPLY ON THE COMPANY’S WEBSITE
Application Deadline
October 9th, 2025