Support Worker - Children's Services

Swanton Care & Community Ltd; Liverpool City Council; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service awards

Career development

Funded qualifications

Pension

Life cover

Job summary

Swanton Care & Community Ltd seeks a Children\'s Support Worker to help children in residential care. 40 hours per week in Liverpool, with pay of £27,976 unqualified or £28,496 qualified.

The role focuses on building trusting relationships, supporting education and development, and promoting independence within a safe, nurturing home. Ideal candidates show kindness, resilience, and strong communication, and are open to learning and pursuing a Level 3 Diploma.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient, and genuinely care about making a difference to young people.
• Positive outlook with energy, humour and enthusiasm.
• Resilient and calm under pressure, able to support young people through challenges.
• Great team player, but able to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Open to learning and completing Level 3 Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support them with daily routines, education, and personal development.
• Plan and participate in activities from movie nights to outdoor adventures.
• Help create a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and resilience.
• Work as part of a supportive team that celebrates success.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Resilient

Team player

Strong communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Job description

About The Role

Make a Real Difference – And Have Fun Doing It

Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day is different, full of learning, laughter, and the chance to genuinely change lives?

We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and committed individuals to join our team supporting children and young people in residential care. This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to help young people feel safe, valued, and inspired to reach their potential.

• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Supporting them with daily routines, education, and personal development
• Planning and taking part in activities – from movie nights to outdoor adventures
• Helping create a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience
• Working as part of a supportive team that celebrates success together

Position: Children's Support Worker

Location: Liverpool (L6 postcode)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £27976 unqualified or £28496 qualified

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings the right attitude and reflects our values above all else:

• You are kind, patient, and genuinely care about making a difference to young people
• You have a positive outlook and bring energy, humour, and enthusiasm into your work
• You are resilient and calm under pressure, able to support young people through challenges
• You’re a great team player, but also confident working independently
• You have strong communication skills and can build meaningful relationships
• You are open to learning and committed to completing your Level 3 Diploma
• You’re flexible and willing to work shifts, including evenings and weekends

Whether you have experience or are completely new to the sector, if you have the passion and drive to learn, we want to hear from you.

At the heart of the ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE taken in the services.

‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’

What we can offer!

• Long service awards
• Opportunity for career development
• Funded qualifications
• Employee benefits app
• Cycle to work
• Pension
• Life cover - you will be entitled to death in service benefit.
• Trained mental health first aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee Voice
• Monthly staff prize draw
• Refer a friend scheme - £400 each time a successful referral is made

*subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

Millies House is a single level, self-purpose-built home. Built for up to 5 children with complex medical needs and learning difficulties, who we can support up until their 18th birthday.