Job Description

Support Worker for an Ofsted registered Children's Home

- PART TIME ROLES AVAILABLE

A2B Children's Care - Leigh

, Greater Manchester

12.50 per hour

and overtime available.

Within a busy recruitment marketplace, we are looking for a

Support Worker

- but why do

we

stand out? Because our Support Worker will be for a

brand new

children's home - that means that you will not be coming into a role vacated by a previous Support Worker - but into a role where you can be really creative and dynamic in establishing and developing our service.

Our

ethos

is that every child should feel happy, be safe from harm and supported to fulfil their potential within a nurturing environment: we believe that a smaller home can offer greater benefits in terms of such an environment - so we are intentionally developing a home for

two children only.

Do you have a passion to work with children? At

A2B Children's Care

, we're not just hiring a

Support Worker,

we're looking for dedicated, passionate and experienced staff who want to make a

real difference

to the lives of children and young people.

The

Support Workers

will be part of a small team of staff whose focus will be on the care planning and outcomes for children and young people in accordance with the home's ethos, ensuring high quality outcomes as defined in our Statement of Purpose.

Ideally you would have recent experience of working within a regulated children's social care service, preferably within a residential environment however, we welcome people in who have not had this experience but are willing to get stuck in and learn how rewarding this role can be.

Why choose A2B Children's Care?

-

Competitive Salary and Overtime:

Earn 12.50 per hour, with the potential to complete overtime

-

Exclusive perks:

Casual dress, Free or discounted meals, On site Parking, Pension plan

-

Brand new home:

Opportunity to have creative input in the development of the service

-

Paid induction:

All training and induction to be paid

-

Annual Leave:

Statutory Leave

Main duties and responsibilities?

- Being a team player alongside your colleagues to maintain high standards of professionalism, communication and report writing

- Following the home's procedures and routines

- Adhering to placement plans and risk assessments to protect children and staff under organisational policies

- To work in line with the companies' policies and procedures

- Adhere to legislation and guidance including the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards

- Completing shifts to support the children with their day-to-day tasks and activities

What are we looking for?

- Caring, nurturing and passionate towards children and young people

- Dedicated team player

- Supportive to others

- Personal resilience

- A proven ability to work on own initiative and to work as part of a team

- Good communication skills (written and verbal)

- Commitment to the organisation

- Commitment to own training and development

- Honest, trustworthy and reliable

- Ability to follow safeguarding procedures and to be proactive and vigilant in ensuring the children in our care are safe from harm

- To be ambitious and advocate on behalf of the children, families, carers and the organisation

Qualifications needed?

- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care for Children or Young people or equivalent (

Preferred but will consider if working towards)

Experience needed?

- At

least 1 year

of recent experience in children's residential care (

Preferred)

Skills and requirements needed?

- Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations

(Preferred)

- Access to own car

(Essential)

- On the DBS Update Service

(Essential)

A2B Children's Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to produce an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Equal Opportunities

A2B Children's Care supports Equal Opportunities in Employment and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination on grounds such as colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. You are expected to comply at all times to the companies Equality and Diversity Policy.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Are you on the DBS update service? Do you have your own car that you are willing to use for business purposes?
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025