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Childrens Residential Support Worker

United Kingdom, Saint Helens Employment contract 36500.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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Join Alcedo Care as a Residential Children’s Support Worker working within our Warrington and St Helens Childrens Residential Homes. We have a fantastic opportunity available for Residential Children’s Support Workers. Excellent rates of pay of up to £36.500 per annum, with weekly pay days + holidays + pension! £13.50 per hour, £102.96 per sleep. Are you passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature, and desire to support children and young people with emotional and behavioural disorders? Alcedo Care are proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. You’ll join our amazing team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence. We’re proud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 25 branches across the North of the UK and with the expansion of our Ofsted Registered Children’s Residential homes this is an exciting time to be joining Alcedo Care as a Residential Children’s Support Worker

Job Responsibility

  • Providing emotional and social support: Building meaningful relationships with the children and encouraging their interaction with peers and adults within the community
  • Promoting positive life choices and independence: Supporting the children in making positive decisions and achieving levels of independence appropriate to their age and abilities
  • Daily living support: Assisting the children with their daily living needs in accordance with their care plans such as attending activities/appointments/ education etc
  • Domestic duties: Conducting household tasks and involving the children when appropriate, including planning, shopping, and preparing meals to ensure a varied and balanced diet

Requirements

  • Previous experience of working within an Ofsted Childrens Residential Setting
  • Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Child Care or prepared to work towards
  • Experience of working with children / young people – ideally those with EBD and Learning Difficulties
  • Driving licence is essential
  • The position is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks

What we offer

  • DBS cost covered by Alcedo Care
  • Bank holiday work paid at hourly rate x1.5
  • Ongoing support from senior staff
  • Blue Light Card offering hundreds of discounts after 6 months of service
  • Free mental wellbeing support available 24/7
  • Fantastic training program including online/practical training
  • £102 per sleep

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