Support Worker - Children's Services

Courtyard Care; Warrington; Vor Ort; GBP 28.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Long service awards

Career development

Funded qualifications

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work

Pension

Life cover

Mental health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Refer a friend scheme

Zusammenfassung

Courtyard Care in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our Children’s Services team in Warrington. You will help children with physical and learning disabilities daily, supporting routines, education, activities, and a safe, nurturing environment.

This full‑time role is 40 hours per week, with pay of £13.45 per hour unqualified and £13.70 when qualified. We offer training, career development, funded qualifications, and a supportive team that values empathy,

Qualifikationen

• Kind, patient and genuinely caring attitude.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Resilient and calm under pressure, able to support young people through challenges.
• Willing to learn and complete Level 3 Diploma.
• Flexible and able to work evenings and weekends.

Aufgaben

• Build trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support daily routines, education and personal development.
• Plan and participate in activities and outings.
• Contribute to a safe, stable, nurturing home environment.
• Assist with medication management and administration.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate

Team player

Strong communication

Resilient under pressure

Positive attitude

Willing to learn

Flexible shifts

Ausbildung

Level 3 Diploma

Jobbeschreibung

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.

This position focuses primarily on Physical / medical disabilities with a heavy emphasis on the clinical support of our children. Full training provided by in house practice educator.

• 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
• Medication management and administration

Position: Support Worker - Children's Services

Location: Warrington (WA2 postcode)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £13.45 per hour unqualified - £13.70 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

Our Warrington service is a welcoming, six-bed residential home designed to support children with physical and learning disabilities in a safe, nurturing environment. The property is fully adapted and wheelchair accessible, with specialist features including wet rooms and overhead hoists to support individual mobility and care needs.

The home offers a range of thoughtfully designed shared spaces, including a large lounge, therapeutic room, reading room, sensory room and a generous garden area, giving children plenty of space to relax, learn and enjoy time together.