Join Alcedo Care as a Residential Children’s Support Worker working within our Newton Le Willows, Warrington and St Helens Childrens Residential Homes.

Excellent rates of pay with £14.00 to £14.50 per hour, with weekly pay days + holidays + pension! This equates to rolled up hourly rate of £16.16 – £16.74!

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature, and desire to support children and young people with emotional and behavioural disorders?

Alcedo Care are proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past five years. You’ll join our amazing team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence. We’re proud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 25 branches across the North of the UK and with the expansion of our Ofsted Registered Children’s Residential homes this is an exciting time to be joining Alcedo Care as a Residential Children’s Support Worker

Role
As a Residential Children’s Support Worker, you will work with a dedicated team to provide care and support to the children and young people in our homes. Your role is crucial in creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for their positive development. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing emotional and social support: Building meaningful relationships with the children and encouraging their interaction with peers and adults within the community.
• Promoting positive life choices and independence: Supporting the children in making positive decisions and achieving levels of independence appropriate to their age and abilities.
• Daily living support: Assisting the children with their daily living needs in accordance with their care plans such as attending activities/appointments/ education etc
• Domestic duties: Conducting household tasks and involving the children when appropriate, including planning, shopping, and preparing meals to ensure a varied and balanced diet.

What we need:

• Previous experience of working with challenging behaviours is required.
• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child Care or prepared to work towards
• Experience of working with children / young people – ideally those with EBD needs
• We are looking for day and night staff, full and part time on 12.15-hour shift pattern.
• Driving licence is preferred but not essential
• The position is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks

What you get:

• Ongoing support from senior staff
• Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts after 6 months of service.
• Free mental wellbeing support available 24/7
• Fantastic training program including online/practical training.

Join Our Team

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its staff, we’d love to hear from you. Our local recruiter is on hand to guide you through the process. Apply today as a Residential Children’s Support Worker and take your first step with Alcedo Care.