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.

• 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.

• 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
• Preferably 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.

• A 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

• 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.