Support Worker - Children ages 5-18

Homes for Support Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Sick pay

Compassionate leave

Employee assistance

Health plan

Training & induction

Career progression

Rewards program

Job summary

Homes for Support Ltd in Crewe is seeking a dedicated full-time care assistant to help children in safe, nurturing home environments. You will support routines, meals, education, appointments and family time, plan activities, and help children develop confidence and independence.

You’ll follow care plans, safeguard children, and complete clear records as part of a supportive team. The role offers competitive pay £25,528.50 to £31,318.50 with overtime, paid leave, sick pay, and a range of

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Full-time, permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Create safe, warm and nurturing home environments.
• Support routines, meals, education, appointments and family time.
• Plan activities, hobbies, days out and celebrations.
• Help children develop confidence and independence.
• Support children during emotional distress and challenging moments.
• Follow care plans, safeguard children and complete clear records.
• Work as part of a consistent, supportive team.

Skills

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Team player

Patience

Open to learning

Job description

Crewe, Cheshire

Salary £25,528.50 to £27,358.50 + £5,475.00 sleep-in payments + enhanced overtime opportunities

2 Days On / 4 Days Off

Full UK Driving Licence Required

Full-time | Permanent | Immediate Start Available

Make a real difference every day.

What You’ll Do

• Create safe, warm and nurturing home environments.
• Support routines, meals, education, appointments and family time.
• Plan activities, hobbies, days out and celebrations.
• Help children develop confidence and independence.
• Support children during emotional distress and challenging moments.
• Follow care plans, safeguard children and complete clear records.
• Work as part of a consistent, supportive team.

Why Homes for Support?

• Competitive pay starting at £25,528.50 to £31,318.50, plus overtime and extra-shift opportunities.
• Paid annual leave that increases with service.
• Company sick pay and compassionate leave.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme from day one for you and eligible adults in your household.
• Health Cash Plan after six months for eligible employees.
• Full induction, shadow shifts and specialist training.
• Regular supervision and clear career progression.
• Loyalty rewards, milestone celebrations and extra annual leave after five years.

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

Warm. Patient. Reliable. Calm under pressure. A team player. Open to learning. Passionate about helping children feel safe and valued.

This is rewarding work, but it can be challenging. Children may communicate distress through behaviour, so you will need to stay calm, maintain safe boundaries and avoid taking difficult moments personally.