Supported Accommodation - Residential Care Worker x 2

Warrington Borough Council; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is expanding its Supported Accommodation service, seeking compassionate individuals to support young people aged 16 to 18 with complex needs. This role involves providing high-quality mentoring and guidance, ensuring a safe environment for personal growth and independence. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive team, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to contribute to innovative projects in a rewarding career.

Benefits

26 days annual holiday

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Competitive benefits package

Car leasing scheme

Rail ticket scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young people and mentoring.
• Experience in social care settings and understanding of young people's needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support and mentoring for young people.
• Act as a key worker, completing assessments and supporting individual plans.

Skills

Experience working with children and young people

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility and resilience

Ability to travel independently

Education

NVQ level 3 in care of children & young people

Diploma in social care

Job description

Supported Accommodation - Residential Care Worker x 2

About us

Are you passionate about making a real difference for children and young people. In Warrington all our children’s homes are Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding.

Warrington Borough Council's Supported Accommodation service is expanding with a number of innovative new projects opening in the next 6 months.

We have exciting opportunities to join an already supportive and experienced staff team as a Supported Accommodation Support Worker.

This is a challenging role where you will be supporting and mentoring young people aged 16 to 18 with a number of complex needs to improve their outcomes, achieve their goals and successfully transition into independent living.

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

As a supported accommodation support 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 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.

The role

To provide high quality support and mentoring for young people to ensure a safe and stable environment that supports them in achieving their full potential. Progress Young Peoples plans to receive high quality physical, emotional, social and intellectual support, acting as a positive adult role model.

You will act as a key worker for agreed young people, undertaking, completing key worker files and risk assessments under the overall supervision of the Registered and Deputy Manager.

To support and advocate for the Young People being supported for supported accommodation.

What's needed?

NVQ level 3 in care of children & young people or a diploma in social care or to be willing to work towards this.

Experience of working with children and young people in a social care setting.

Understanding of young people's needs and behaviours and evidence of having effectively contributed to responding to those needs to enable them to reach full potential.

Demonstrates a flexibility of approach

Excellent communication skills with young people, families and professionals.

Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work, understands the limits of his/her role. Is able to complete work by set deadline, seeks and uses professional support constructively .

Evidence of ability to contribute effectively to a team.

Experience of working in a setting where a calm manner and reflective attitude is needed.

Ability to travel independently between various homes across the services.

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 applications is 06 June 2025

The interviews will take place 17 June 2025

DBS clearance is required

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

Warrington Borough Council is currently not able to offer sponsorship for this role

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

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