Childrens Support Worker

Embrace Care; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Funded qualifications

Career development

Supportive management

Wellbeing support

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Embrace Care in Chester is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our children’s residential care team. You will support children and young people to access activities, follow care plans, and develop life skills in a safe, nurturing environment.

We offer full induction, ongoing training, funded qualifications and clear progression opportunities. A caring attitude, reliable teamwork, and a commitment to safeguarding are essential for this role. DBS checks and safeguarding protocols apply.

Qualifications

• A caring and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, resilience and willingness to learn.
• Previous experience working with children or vulnerable individuals is essential.
• Commitment to providing outstanding care and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care and support.
• Build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Support daily routines, activities and independent living skills.
• Encourage participation in education, hobbies and community activities.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Work as part of a supportive and professional team.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Experience with children

Job description

Support Worker (Children's Residential Care)

Location: Cappenhurst,Chester
Salary:£14.00 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Opportunities available

Make a Real Difference to Children's Lives

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their potential?

At Embrace Care, we're looking for dedicated, compassionate and resilient Support Workers to join our team at our short breaks and day-service provision. This is an opportunity to be part of a service that provides high-quality care and support to children and young people, helping them develop confidence, independence and life skills in a safe and nurturing environment.

No two days are the same. One day you could be supporting a young person to access community activities, while the next you might be helping them achieve personal goals, develop new skills or build positive relationships.

What You'll Do

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care and support.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support daily routines, activities and independent living skills.
• Encourage participation in education, hobbies and community activities.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Work as part of a supportive and professional team.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.

What We're Looking For

• A caring and positive attitude
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability, resilience and a willingness to learn
• Previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals is essential
• A commitment to providing outstanding care and support

What We Offer

• £14.00 per hour
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Funded qualifications and career development opportunities
• Supportive management team
• Employee wellbeing support
• Opportunities for progression within a growing organisation

Safeguarding

Embrace Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks in line with regulatory requirements.