Join Alcedo Care as a Senior Residential Childrens Support worker within our St.Helens Childrens Residential Home

Up to £38,400 per year | £14.50 per hour + £102.96 sleep rate
Weekly Pay | Free DBS | Immediate Interviews Available

Are you an experienced Residential Children’s Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career?

Join Alcedo Care as a Senior Residential Childrens Support worker within our St.Helens Childrens Residential Home. 

Do you want to join a supportive and growing organisation where you can genuinely make a difference to the lives of children and young people?

Alcedo Care is expanding our Children’s Residential Services and we are looking for passionate, committed Senior Residential Children’s Support Workers to join our homes. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a provider recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years, built on strong family values, quality care, and supporting both our young people and staff to thrive.

What We Offer

• Up to £38,400 per year including sleeps
• £14.50 per hour
• £102.96 per sleep-in
• Weekly pay
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Paid holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced bank holiday pay (x1.5)
• Blue Light Card after 6 months service
• Employee of the Month recognition scheme
• Free 24/7 mental wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive management and senior leadership team
• Use of a home’s pool car during work hours
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

The Role

As a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker, you will play a leading role in creating a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

You will work closely with the Registered Manager and wider team to deliver high-quality care, support the development of junior staff, and help young people achieve positive outcomes.

This role requires a confident, compassionate, and resilient individual who can lead shifts, build positive relationships, and provide consistent support to children and young people.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading shifts and supporting the day-to-day running of the home
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Providing emotional support and promoting positive behaviours
• Supporting education, appointments, activities, and independence
• Maintaining accurate records, reports, and care documentation
• Supporting the development and implementation of care plans and risk assessments
• Working closely with social workers, schools, therapists, and other professionals
• Facilitating family contact where appropriate
• Supporting with household tasks, routines, and meal preparation
• Promoting a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment
• Participating in the on-call rota as required

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
• Previous experience within a children’s residential care setting or in a similar environment
• Experience leading shifts or supporting new staff
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child-centred care
• Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Passion for supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes

A full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential.

 Shift Pattern & On-Call

• 24-hour shift pattern including sleep-ins
• One shift on, two shifts off rota pattern
• 3 on-call duties per month (including one weekend day)
• On-call responsibilities are separate to contracted shifts and planned in advance

Flexibility around working during holiday periods, including Christmas and Easter, is expected as part of the role.

Why Join Alcedo Care?

At Alcedo Care, we understand the importance of feeling valued, supported, and developed within residential childcare.

You’ll be joining a team that is passionate about creating positive outcomes for children and young people while providing staff with the training, leadership support, and career progression opportunities needed to succeed long term.

If you’re ready to continue your career within a growing and supportive organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate interview opportunities.

Contact information

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