residential care worker

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority in Warrington is seeking a dedicated Residential Care Worker to support children and young people with complex needs. Successful candidates will work 37 hours a week on a rota basis, including sleep-in duties. The role offers a competitive salary along with substantial training, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work towards a Level 4 NVQ in children's care.

Benefits

26 days annual holiday, rising to 31 after 5 years

Attractive and competitive benefits package

Access to Health & Wellbeing Programme

Car leasing scheme

Rail ticket scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold or be willing to work towards at least a Level 3 diploma in residential care work.
• Experience in supporting young people with complex needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Care for and support children and young people with complex needs.
• Conduct sleep-in shifts and work flexible hours according to the rota.
• Participate in training and development programs.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Flexibility

Resilience

Motivation

Commitment

Education

Level 3 diploma in residential care work

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Residential care worker to join our service as we continue to grow our internal residential provision in Warrington. We are looking for an enthusiastic, child focused individuals who have a keen interest of children's residential services. All of our home in Warrington are rated GOOD or OUTSTANDING and you will be provided with the skills and training to further support the residential homes.

You will work 37 hours a week Monday to Sunday on rota basis with the expectation of completing sleep in duties supporting the children and young people in within the service.

You will also benefit from 20% enhancements Monday to Friday 19:00 to 23:00 and 30% enhancements from 19:00 to 23:00 on Saturday and Sunday. We offer a substantial training package and are committed to supporting development and progress. We are in easily commutable distance of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside. We have a car leasing scheme (salary sacrifice) and rail ticket scheme available for our employees. When established within the role we will support you in the completion of a NVQ Level 4 in children and young people.

The role

Warrington Borough Council's Children's Residential service is expanding with a number of innovative new projects opening in the next 12 months.

We have an exciting opportunities to join an already supportive and experienced staff team as a Residential Care Worker.

This is a challenging role where you will caring and supporting children and young people with a number complex needs to improve their outcomes and achieve their goals.

What's needed?

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for working with young people and are flexible, resilient, motivated and committed.

As a residential care worker your weekly rota will bend around the needs of the young people you are allocated to support, including working evenings, weekends and sleep in shifts,

You must hold or be willing to work towards at least a level 3 diploma in residential care work.

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

Key Dates & Further Information

The closing date for this application is 13 October 2025.

DBS clearance is required.

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

Warrington Borough Council Offices, 1 Time Square, Warrington, WA1 2NT