Residential Childcare · Crewe, Cheshire

Support Worker - Children age 7+

Are you looking for your next opportunity to work in care? Join our team to support children and young people ages 7 to 18.

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About Homes for Support:

Established in 2019, we are dedicated to providing positive life changes to vulnerable children and young people. With three core services, including OFSTED-registered Residential Children's Homes (therapeutic care for ages 7-18), Supported Accommodation (for ages 16-18), and community outreach, we provide comprehensive support tailored to each child’s unique needs. We’re recruiting child-centred professionals to join our mission of delivering exceptional care and support to looked-after children.

Requirements of Support Worker:

If you're ready to apply to join our team, you should

Hold a driving licence for a car and the willingness to drive for work;
Demonstrate enthusiasm for delivering child-centred care and support

Responsibilities of Support Worker:

To enable you to build solid professional relationships and succeed as part of our team, you will dedicate your commitment to one Residential Children's Home to:

Provide Compassionate Care: Support children with daily routines, emotional well-being, and personal growth in a safe, nurturing environment.

Foster Positive Relationships: Build trust and rapport with children, colleagues, and external professionals to create a strong, supportive network.

Promote Development and Independence: Empower children to develop life skills such as cooking, budgeting, and decision-making, encouraging confidence and self-reliance.

Collaborate as a Team: Work closely with your team to maintain a therapeutic, family-like atmosphere and ensure that every child receives consistent care and support.

Benefits & Salary:

Annual Pay Reviews: A Real Living Wage Employer paying £27,435 (35 hours per week) to £42,431 (48 hours opt-out) and increasing your pay from 1st April 2025! If you have a Health and Social Care Qualification or similar, we will enhance your pay from day one.

Funded Qualifications and Completion Bonuses: Gain a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management to boost your career potential. Earn while you learn during working time and receive a monetary reward with your certificate.

Monthly Rewards and Employee of the Month: Entire company raffles and Home-nominated recognition programmes for achieving positive outcomes.

Performance Bonuses: Earn extra with our bonus scheme for reaching Home targets.

Boost Your Earnings: Recommend a friend and receive financial rewards.

Exclusive Discounts: Save on retail, leisure, and dining with store discounts.

Comprehensive Healthcare: Access private medical and dental insurance, including wellness and vaccination support.

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy free on-site parking, transport links (a short walk from Crewe train station and other major transport links), and a company car during work hours.

Casual and Inclusive Culture: Casual dress, free meals during your working time, and engaging company events, including annual entire company and Home events.

Financial Peace of Mind: Pension contributions and financial planning support to secure your future.

Department: Residential Childcare
Role: Residential Children's Worker
Locations: Crewe, Cheshire

Contact Alice Hebdon-Rigby Human Resources Manager – Senior Leadership Team

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Alice Hebdon-Rigby

Human Resources Manager

About Homes for Support

We care for and support children and young People ages 7 and 18 in residential homes in Cheshire. Our services include Therapeutic and EBD Children's Homes and Supported Living accommodation. Our work focuses on Children and Young People with emotional and behavioural difficulties and learning difficulties, vulnerable families, and unaccompanied asylum seeker children.

Founded in 2018

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Residential Childcare · Crewe, Cheshire

Support Worker - Children age 7+

Are you looking for your next opportunity to work in care? Join our team to support children and young people ages 7 to 18.

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