Casual Flexible Residential Child Support Worker

Homesforsupport; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Induction & training

Employee assistance

Job summary

Homes for Support in Crewe, Cheshire is recruiting Casual, Bank and Sessional Residential Children’s Support Workers to provide flexible cover across our children’s homes. This role is ideal alongside another job, study or family commitments; tell us when you are available and we will offer shifts that fit.

You will help children aged 5–18 in residential homes, follow care plans and safeguarding procedures, build positive relationships and record clear notes.

Qualifications

• Warmth, reliability and resilience are essential qualities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to varying shifts is important.
• Calm, patient and professional under pressure; able to follow plans.

Responsibilities

• Help create a safe, warm and nurturing home.
• Support routines, meals, activities, education and appointments.
• Build positive, professional relationships with children.
• Support children during emotional distress and challenging moments.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Complete clear, factual records and handovers.
• Work calmly and consistently as part of the home’s team.

Skills

Warmth

Reliability

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Calm under pressure

Job description

Homes for Support in Crewe, Cheshire is recruiting Casual, Bank and Sessional Residential Children’s Support Workers to provide flexible cover across our children’s homes. This role is ideal alongside another job, study or family commitments; tell us when you are available and we will offer shifts that fit.

You will help children aged 5–18 in residential homes, follow care plans and safeguarding procedures, build positive relationships and record clear notes.