Children's Support Worker - Complex Care

Homes for Support is recruiting Complex Care Residential Childcare Support Workers for a new Complex Care service in Crewe
. Our homes support children with complex needs
, including Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) arrangements, in highly structured, therapeutic environments.

The service is pending the Ofsted registration process
. If successful, you can start immediately and will be placed into our established homes to complete induction, shadowing, and training before the Complex Care home opens.

This role may involve:

• Supporting children who may display high-risk or unpredictable behaviour

• Remaining calm and professional during periods of emotional escalation

• Providing consistent 1:1 or close-support care where required

• Using de-escalation, regulation, and relational approaches

• Maintaining safety for children, yourself, and colleagues

• Working closely with managers and external professionals

You will never be expected to manage situations alone - teamwork and leadership support are central to how we operate.

You should apply if you:

• Have the right to work in the UK

• Can commute to Crewe and hold a full clean driving licence hold

• Have experience in residential childcare, secure care, mental health, or similar high-intensity environments

• Are confident working with complex behaviour and emotional distress

• Can follow clear structures, boundaries, and care plans

• Are emotionally resilient and reflective in your practice

• Want to develop specialist skills in complex and therapeutic care

• Preferrably hold a Health and Social Care, Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

This role is not suitable for applicants without relevant care experience.

We invest heavily in preparation and support. You will receive:

• Full induction in established Homes for Support services

• Shadowing with experienced staff and managers

• Training in safeguarding, behaviour support, and therapeutic approaches

• Ongoing supervision and reflective practice

• £32,833.50 per year including sleep‑ins

• 2 on, 4 off rota (average 10 shifts per month)

• 14 days annual leave, increasing to 19 days with service

• Enhanced overtime pay rates opportunities

• Company sick pay, compassionate leave

• Monetary bonuses, monthly rewards draws and loyalty recognition

Wellbeing & Benefits:

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (from day one, for you and your household)

• Health Cash Plan after 6 months (glasses, prescriptions, dental, etc.)

• Strong leadership presence and hands‑on management

• Clear progression routes - many of our managers started on the floor

• Two new Complex Care homes opening as we grow

We also recruit for roles in our therapeutic residential homes
, which offer a different pace and care profile.

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If you understand the intensity of this role and feel confident supporting children with high-level emotional and behavioural needs
, we encourage you to apply.

Early applications are strongly recommended.