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.
Do you want a career where every day you can make a real difference in a child’s life? At Homes for Support, we’re recruiting Children’s Support Workers to join our team across Crewe, supporting children aged 7–17 years in our 6-bed home and brand-new 2-bed sister home.
We provide safe, nurturing, and therapeutic homes where children can heal, grow, and thrive. Our practice is rooted in PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) and Therapeutic Parenting, with a Senior Registered Manager leading the team, qualified to Level 5 and trained in “How to Build a Therapeutic Environment.”
Why You’ll Love This Role
You don’t need previous childcare experience - we’ll give you all the training you need. You just need care, compassion, teamwork, and resilience.
Your role will include:
🌟 Being a positive role model that children can trust
🏠 Supporting with day-to-day living, like cooking, mealtimes, and keeping the home safe and welcoming
🎲 Encouraging hobbies, play, and fun activities
🎓 Helping children attend school, appointments, and activities in the community
🚗 Driving and supporting travel to help children stay connected with family and friends
💬 Listening, encouraging, and advocating for children’s voices to be heard
Every day is different, but every day you’ll be part of helping children achieve brighter futures.
Your Development Journey
* Start with a 12-week structured induction with mentoring and shadowing
* Gain confidence during a further 12 weeks of practice
* Enrol onto the funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, to be achieved within 2 years
* Already qualified in a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care, or equivalent? 🎉 You’ll receive an enhanced rate of pay from day one
Salary & Benefits
💰 £29,448 – £30,363 (depending on qualifications & number of sleep-ins per year)
💡 Enhanced pay for Level 3 qualified staff
🕒 Consistent working pattern/rota: 2 on / 4 off (with sleep-ins)
🔁 Enhanced overtime pay
🎁 Bonus scheme & referral programme
🛍️ Store and leisure discounts
🚗 Company pool cars for work use
🦷 Private wellbeing, medical and dental cash plan
🧘 Health & wellbeing programme
💼 Financial planning support
💡 Company pension scheme
🧢 Casual dress & free meals during shifts
📅 Bereavement and compassionate leave
🚉 Free parking & good transport links
🎉 Team events, fun days, and engaging training opportunities
How to Apply
1. Interview
2. Pre-employment checks (employment history, references, enhanced DBS) - HR will support you every step
📅 Start date depends on completed checks
🔹 Be part of a team that cares, grows, and makes everyday matter. Apply today to become a Children’s Support Worker with Homes for Support.