Children’s Support Worker | Residential Home

S.N.G HEALTHCARE LIMITED · Ellesmere Port, North West

Children’s Support Worker | Residential Home at S.N.G HEALTHCARE LIMITED, based in Ellesmere Port, North West, paying £13.00 - £14.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£13.00 - £14.00 per hour
Location
Ellesmere Port, North West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
12 Sep 2026
Sector
Support Worker

17% below the typical rate for support worker

Reference https://sng-healthcare.com/job/childrens-support-worker-residential-home/

About the role

Children’s Support Worker | Residential Home

Location: Bootle
Salary: £13.00 – £14.00 per hour, plus £60 per sleep-in (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Shifts: 2 on, 4 off, including sleep-ins
Shift Times: Long day shifts with sleep-ins as part of the rota

Please note: We do not hold licences to support overseas candidates. You must have previous experience working within a Children’s Residential Home or a similar residential childcare setting as a Residential Support Worker.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Residential Support Worker to join a Children’s Residential Home located in Ellesmere Port, supporting children and young people with a range of emotional and behavioural needs.

This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Chester, Ellesmere Port, Neston, Frodsham, Helsby, Runcorn, Winsford, Northwich and surrounding areas.

As an experienced Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing safe, effective and person-centred care while supporting children and young people in their daily lives. You will help create a nurturing, stable and positive environment where young people feel valued, supported and able to achieve their goals.

You will play a key role in promoting safeguarding, supporting care plans and building positive relationships with young people, families, colleagues and external professionals to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.

Requirements:

  • A positive, caring and compassionate approach to delivering high-quality childcare

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

  • A motivated, flexible and proactive approach to work

  • Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Children and Young People’s Workforce or Residential Childcare is desirable

  • Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of children and young people

  • Previous experience working within a Children’s Residential Home or similar residential childcare setting

  • Experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs

  • Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with young people

  • Ability to complete accurate records, daily logs and relevant documentation

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK without sponsorship

Benefits:

  • £13.00 – £14.00 per hour

  • £60 per sleep-in shift

  • Structured 2 on, 4 off rota

  • Full-time contract (40 hours per week)

  • Ongoing training and professional development

  • Career progression opportunities within children’s residential care

  • Supportive and experienced management team

  • Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Call: [phone removed]
Email: [email removed]

SNG Healthcare are advertising this role on behalf of our client. Please send your CV today. All applications will be reviewed within 24 hours, and you will receive a response from Belle.

Keywords:

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Reference: https://sng-healthcare.com/job/childrens-support-worker-residential-home/ · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 12 Sep 2026 · Listed via S.N.G HEALTHCARE LIMITED

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