Competitive salary
With a clear progression pathway.
Empower · Inspire · Believe · Achieve
We’re looking for dedicated, compassionate people to support young people across our Manchester homes.
Including trauma-informed practice
We protect your work/life balance
A pathway, not a dead end
Close-knit local team
Why work with us
Working in residential care is one of the most meaningful things you can do. At Invigor, we invest in our team because we know that the quality of care young people receive is directly tied to the wellbeing of the people providing it.
We’re a close-knit team, based in Greater Manchester. We take training seriously. We support each other. And we believe that great staff make great homes.
What we offer
With a clear progression pathway.
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, including trauma-informed practice.
We protect your work/life balance.
A supportive team culture.
The opportunity to make a real, lasting difference.
Join us
Five roles across our Greater Manchester homes. Open one to see what the job involves.
The Registered Manager has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management, safeguarding, quality of care, and compliance of the residential children’s home. They lead the staff team, ensure children and young people receive safe and therapeutic care, manage staffing and resources, and work closely with Ofsted, social workers, families, and other professionals.
Key focus: Overall leadership, safeguarding, compliance, quality of care, and outcomes for young people.
The Deputy Manager supports the Registered Manager in overseeing the home and takes on management responsibilities in their absence. They help lead the staff team, monitor care standards, support staff development, contribute to care planning, and ensure policies, safeguarding procedures, and regulatory requirements are followed.
Key focus: Supporting management, staff leadership, safeguarding, and maintaining high standards of care.
The Team Leader provides hands-on leadership to the residential care team during their shift. They coordinate staff, make sure daily routines and care plans are followed, support staff with challenging situations, and help ensure the home remains safe, structured, and nurturing for young people.
Key focus: Shift leadership, staff coordination, daily routines, and consistent care.
The Senior Residential Care Worker is an experienced member of the care team who provides direct support to children and young people while taking on additional responsibilities. They may mentor newer staff, contribute to care planning and risk assessments, support key-working activities, and help maintain a positive and therapeutic environment.
Key focus: Direct care, mentoring staff, key-working, and supporting positive outcomes.
The Residential Care Worker provides day-to-day care and support to children and young people living in the home. They build trusting relationships, support emotional wellbeing, education, activities, personal development, and daily routines while maintaining safeguarding and professional boundaries.
Key focus: Direct care, relationship-building, emotional support, and helping young people develop independence.
A genuine commitment to the wellbeing of young people
Experience in residential care, youth work, or a related field (desirable — not always essential)
Enhanced DBS (we can support this process)
Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins
A belief that every young person deserves a chance
Apply
Tell us which role interests you and our team will be in touch. If you are not sure which one fits, get in touch anyway and we will talk it through.