Residential Children's Worker - Waking Nights

Crystal-Care-Solutions-Ltd; Crewe; In loco; GBP 22.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

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Crystal Care Solutions is seeking a Residential Children's Worker for waking nights in Crewe. This full-time position operates on a 5:2 rolling two-week shift system, with 35–37.5 hours plus overtime.

You will build positive relationships with children and young people, support care plans, and promote safeguarding throughout night shifts. As a key worker, you’ll lead shifts where appropriate, help engage young people in education and daily life skills, and maintain records while liaising with

Competenze

• Ability to build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Resilience, adaptability, and calmness under pressure.
• Inclusive, rights-based approach to care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (or willing to learn).
• Positive role model with integrity and professionalism.
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and sleep-ins.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commitment to ongoing development.

Mansioni

• Build positive, respectful relationships with children and young people.
• Support care plans, development goals, and emotional well-being.
• Promote safeguarding, routines, and behavioural boundaries.
• Engage young people in education, recreation, and daily life skills.
• Act as a key worker and lead shifts where appropriate.
• Maintain records and liaise with families and external professionals.

Conoscenze

Building Relationships

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Paperwork

Formazione

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

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Residential Children's Worker - Waking Nights

Waking Nights - Residential Children's Worker Role, Full Time, working a 5:2 rolling 2 weeks shift system

Contract 35-37.5hr plus overtime if required.

Working at Crystal Care Solutions means being part of a passionate, values-driven organisation that puts children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Join us and help make a genuine difference every single day.

You’ll play a critical role in creating a safe, nurturing environment where young people can heal, grow, and thrive. If you're motivated by purpose and personal development, this could be the opportunity for you.

Your Role

• Build positive, respectful relationships with children and young people.

• Support care plans, development goals, and emotional well-being.

• Promote safeguarding, routines, and behavioural boundaries.

• Engage young people in education, recreation, and daily life skills.

• Act as a key worker and lead shifts where appropriate.

• Maintain records and liaise with families and external professionals.

  Salary Subject to Experience/Qualifications - overtime available

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About the role

What we are looking for

Essential:

• Ability to build positive relationships with young people and colleagues.

• Resilience, adaptability, and calmness under pressure.

• Inclusive, rights-based approach to care.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Competent in Microsoft Office (or willing to learn).

• Positive role model with integrity and professionalism.

• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and sleep-ins.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Commitment to ongoing development.

Desirable:

• Experience working with children or vulnerable people.

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

• Knowledge of child development, trauma, and safeguarding.

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks.

Crystal Care Solutions reserves the right to close this vacancy before the end date in the event of a high number of applications

About the company

Established in 2007, Crystal Care Solutions has built a strong reputation as a trusted, values-led care provider, dedicated to delivering high-quality residential services for children and young people with complex needs. Since its inception, the organisation has expanded to 17 homes across three specialist service areas: Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Specialist Therapeutic Care, and Supported Accommodation, operating across the North West, West Midlands, and North Wales.

Required Criteria

• Ability to maintain and develop positive relationships with children, professionals and colleagues
• Ability to act as a positive role model demonstrating honesty and integrity
• Ability to work shifts including weekend and sleep ins
• Commitment to complete a Level 3 in Residential Childcare
• Ability to commit to shift system which covers all days of the week over a 2 week period

Desired Criteria

• Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent qualification

Skills you'll need

• Building Relationships
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Empathy
• Paperwork and Record Keeping