Support Worker - Children's Services

Swanton Care & Community Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service awards

Career development

Funded qualifications

Pension

Life cover

Employee assistance programme

Refer a friend £400

Job summary

Swanton Care & Community Ltd is seeking a Children's Support Worker in Salford to help young people feel safe, valued and inspired.

You will build trusted relationships, support daily routines, education and activities, and contribute to a nurturing home environment. This role offers up to 40 hours per week, with opportunities for funded qualifications and career development.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and genuinely care about making a difference to young people.
• Positive outlook with energy, humour and enthusiasm at work.
• Resilient and calm under pressure; supports young people through challenges.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Open to learning and committed to completing Level 3 Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Support daily routines, education and personal development.
• Plan and participate in activities and outings.
• Help create a safe, nurturing home environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence and resilience.

Skills

Kind and patient

Strong communication

Team player

Independent

Open to learning

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Job description

About The Role

Make a Real Difference – And Have Fun Doing It

Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day is different, full of learning, laughter, and the chance to genuinely change lives?

We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and committed individuals to join our team supporting children and young people in residential care. This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to help young people feel safe, valued, and inspired to reach their potential.

• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Supporting them with daily routines, education, and personal development
• Planning and taking part in activities – from movie nights to outdoor adventures
• Helping create a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience
• Working as part of a supportive team that celebrates success together

Position: Children's Support Worker

Location: Salford, Manchester(M7 postcode)

Hours: up to 40 hours per week

Pay: £27976 unqualified or £28496 qualified

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings the right attitude and reflects our values above all else:

• You are kind, patient, and genuinely care about making a difference to young people
• You have a positive outlook and bring energy, humour, and enthusiasm into your work
• You are resilient and calm under pressure, able to support young people through challenges
• You’re a great team player, but also confident working independently
• You have strong communication skills and can build meaningful relationships
• You are open to learning and committed to completing your Level 3 Diploma
• You’re flexible and willing to work shifts, including evenings and weekends

Whether you have experience or are completely new to the sector, if you have the passion and drive to learn, we want to hear from you.

At the heart of the ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE taken in the services.

‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’

This is a role where

• No two days are the same
• You’ll be constantly learning and developing
• You’ll share real moments of joy, laughter, and achievement
• You’ll make a genuine difference in young people’s lives
• You’ll be part of a close‑knit, supportive team

From celebrating achievements to enjoying fun activities together, you’ll build memories that matter – for both you and the young people you support.

What we can offer!

• Long service awards
• Opportunity for career development
• Funded qualifications
• Employee benefits app
• Cycle to work
• Pension
• Life cover - you will be entitled to death in service benefit.
• Trained mental health first aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee Voice
• Monthly staff prize draw
• Refer a friend scheme - £400 each time a successful referral is made

*subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

Number Four is a 4-bedroom home in Salford for young people with mental health needs. The home works closely with a psychologist, who supports the team to be able to offer a therapeutic environment for young people to enable them to express and manage their emotions and learn new coping skills which they can take with them to use in later life.