Children's Residential Support Worker

Alcedo Care Limited; St Helens; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in St Helens seeks a Residential Children’s Support Worker to provide essential care for young people. This role involves supporting emotional development, promoting independence, and assisting with daily living needs. Applicants should have relevant experience and qualifications. Competitive salary of £36,500 per annum, with excellent benefits including training and support. Join a committed team dedicated to making a positive difference in young lives.

Benefits

DBS cost covered

Bank holiday pay at hourly rate ×1.5

Ongoing support from senior staff

Blue Light Card for discounts

Free mental wellbeing support

Fantastic training programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with challenging behaviours is required.
• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child Care or willing to work towards it.
• Driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional and social support to children.
• Promoting positive life choices and supporting independence.
• Assisting with daily living needs as per care plans.
• Conducting household tasks and involving children appropriately.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviours

Ability to support children with EBD needs

Emotional and social support skills

Knowledge of daily living activities

Caring nature

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child Care

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with challenging behaviours is required.
• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child Care or prepared to work towards, Disability Confident.
• Experience of working with children / young people – ideally those with EBD needs.
• We are looking for day staff, working a 24‑hour shift pattern inclusive of a sleep‑in.
• Driving licence is essential.
• The position is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.

Join Alcedo Care as a Residential Children’s Support Worker working within our Warrington and St Helens Children’s Residential Homes. We have a fantastic opportunity available for Residential Children’s Support Workers. Excellent rates of pay with £36,500 per annum with weekly pay days + holidays + pension! 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 six 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.

Benefits

• DBS cost covered by Alcedo Care.
• Bank holiday work paid at hourly rate ×1.5.
• 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 programme including online/practical training.