Homes for Support is recruiting Complex Care Residential Childcare Support Workers for a new Complex Care service in Crewe. Our homes support children with complex needs, including Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) arrangements, in highly structured, therapeutic environments.

The service is pending the Ofsted registration process. If successful, you can start immediately and will be placed into our established homes to complete induction, shadowing, and training before the Complex Care home opens.

What the Work Is Really Like

This role may involve:

• Supporting children who may display high-risk or unpredictable behaviour

• Remaining calm and professional during periods of emotional escalation

• Providing consistent 1:1 or close-support care where required

• Using de-escalation, regulation, and relational approaches

• Maintaining safety for children, yourself, and colleagues

• Working closely with managers and external professionals

You will never be expected to manage situations alone - teamwork and leadership support are central to how we operate.

Who This Role Is For

You should apply if you:

• Have the right to work in the UK

• Can commute to Crewe and hold a full clean driving licence hold

• Have experience in residential childcare, secure care, mental health, or similar high-intensity environments

• Are confident working with complex behaviour and emotional distress

• Can follow clear structures, boundaries, and care plans

• Are emotionally resilient and reflective in your practice

• Want to develop specialist skills in complex and therapeutic care

• Preferrably hold a Health and Social Care, Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

This role is not suitable for applicants without relevant care experience.

Training & Onboarding

We invest heavily in preparation and support. You will receive:

• A full induction in established Homes for Support services

• Shadowing with experienced staff and managers

• Training in safeguarding, behaviour support, and therapeutic approaches

• Ongoing supervision and reflective practice

Pay, Hours & Benefits

• £32,833.50 per year including sleep-ins

• 2 on, 4 off rota (average 10 shifts per month)

• 14 days annual leave, increasing to 19 days with service

• Enhanced overtime pay rates opportunities

• Company sick pay, compassionate leave

• Monetary bonuses, monthly rewards draws and loyalty recognition

Wellbeing & Benefits:

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (from day one, for you and your household)

• Health Cash Plan after 6 months (glasses, prescriptions, dental, etc.)

Why Work for Homes for Support?

• Strong leadership presence and hands-on management

• Clear progression routes - many of our managers started on the floor

• Two new Complex Care homes opening as we grow

Looking for a Different Level of Care?

We also recruit for roles in our therapeutic residential homes, which offer a different pace and care profile.

👉 See our other vacancies here:

Apply Now

If you understand the intensity of this role and feel confident supporting children with high-level emotional and behavioural needs, we encourage you to apply.

Early applications are strongly recommended.