Children's Support Worker

Alcedo Care; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Alcedo Care Preston as a Children's Support Worker and make a positive difference by supporting children with complex needs. You'll provide personal care, emotional support, and daily assistance while promoting their independence. With excellent pay, training, and a strong supportive culture, this role is rewarding and impactful.

Benefits

£250 Welcome Bonus after 3 months

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Referral scheme earnings

Mileage contribution

Flexible working hours

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Preference for a minimum of 6 months care experience in a UK setting.
• Training provided to boost skills and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex needs in their homes.
• Provide personal care and assistance with daily routines.
• Promote independence, confidence, and wellbeing.

Skills

Caring nature

Emotional support

Flexibility

Job description

Join Alcedo Care Preston as a Children’s Support Worker working within the areas of Preston, Bamber Bridge, Leyland, Croston. Lostock Hall, Walton le dale, Penwortham and Garstang.

Excellent rates of pay £13.40-£13.90 PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay (equating to a Rolled Up pay rate of £15.47-£16.05

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature, and desire to support children and young people in their own homes or community as a Children’s Support Worker?

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 within your local community.

• £250 Welcome Bonus after your successful 3-month probation review
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme - £252 / referral.
• Mileage contribution for drivers
• Flexible working hours (full-time, part time and casual)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support

We’re proud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 25 branches across the North West, Lakes and Cumbria, Yorkshire, and Wales, we deliver more than a million care hours each year. Our award-winning in-house training team, including Registered Nurses, ensure you receive all the support and skills you need as a Children’s Support Worker, recognised nationally with the Princess Royal Training Award.

We believe in helping you develop in your career with Alcedo Care. Through our Rising Stars programme, we offer structured development including fully funded NVQs and mentoring.

Role

As a Children’s Support Worker with Alcedo Care, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children and young people often with complex needs to live safely and comfortably in their own homes. This includes providing personal care, emotional support, and assistance with daily routines, while promoting independence, confidence, and wellbeing. You’ll work closely with families and other professionals to create a safe, nurturing environment where each child can thrive. Every day, you’ll be making a meaningful difference in a child’s life — building trust, offering stability, and being a consistent, caring presence.

Although it is preferable to already have a minimum of 6 months care experience within a UK care setting, this is not essential, as all training is provided to boost your skills and confidence.

Due to the nature of the role, including personal care, unsupervised work with vulnerable individuals, and the need to work flexible hours including late evenings and night shifts, applicants must be aged 18 or over. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Join Our Team

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