Children's Support Worker

Salary details: €13.00 - €13.00 per hour

We are looking for passionate, patient and motivated Female Support Workers to join our exceptional team, supporting children across the Cheshire East area. This role focuses on delivering high-quality care to children aged 5-18 (and occasionally younger) who present with challenging behaviours, often associated with ADHD, Autism, or related conditions.

Experience in community care for children with challenging behaviours and an understanding of Positive Behavioural Support plans is essential.

Please note, we are unfortunately unable to offer any form of sponsorship or visa transfer for this position.

Benefits

• Rate of pay: £13ph
• PAID travel time (Paid at £13ph)
• PAID shadowing shifts
• FREE DBS
• Blue light card
• £250 refer a friend bonus
• Ongoing training & continued support
• Company smartphone
• Free uniform
• Annual recognition awards

Your Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Support children with challenging behaviours in line with their personalised support and Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) plans
• Provide structure, reassurance and meaningful engagement during morning, afternoon and evening routines
• Support children safely within the home and community
• Encourage independence and promote confidence
• Provide compassionate companionship and positive interaction
• Assist with personal care when required

Required Availability Term time

• Mornings: 07:00-09:00
• Afternoons/evenings: from 15:00

School holidays

• Approx. 09:00-17:00, depending on client needs

A willingness to also support adults is a bonus, though our priority is expanding our children's care team.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle
• Have valid right to work in the UK (no sponsorship or visa transfer available)
• Live locally in the UK and within reach of this role
• Have experience supporting children in the community with challenging behaviours
• (Desirable) Knowledge of epilepsy management and use of communication tools such as Makaton or PECS
• Be able to commit to the required working hours

Be the difference a child needs. Support young people to thrive, grow, and live safely.

Press 'apply now' and join our team today!

Section 7(2b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies that there is a genuine occupational requirement for female staff for these positions.

Job Types

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Permanent

Company Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience

• Community care for children with challenging behaviours : 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• Address that is local/commutable to Crewe (required)
• Full Driving Licence with access to your own reliable car (required)
• Right to work WITHOUT requiring sponsorship or visa transfer (required)