Job description
Amore Group is looking for residential support workers to join an established children’s home in Widnes. We work together to create a family environment for the young person we support, helping them reach their full potential, build positive attachments, achieve positive outcomes and prepare for the next stage in life.
What makes Amore Group a great place to work?
- WEEKLY PAY
- REAL progression opportunities – we expect to have senior, team leader, and deputy roles available soon and would like to promote someone from within the team.
- Work in an established home with a team that creates a family environment for the young people we support.
- Guaranteed and contracted hours, holiday pay, and the chance to enrol in our pension scheme.
- Enrolment onto NVQ Level 3/4 in Children and Young People after successfully passing a 3‑month probation period.
- Competitive pay rates at £12.75‑£13.25
- Refer friends and receive £100 for each friend who successfully refers 100 hours of work with us.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and caring individuals who are emotionally robust, driven to make a difference to children’s lived experiences, approachable, detail‑oriented, and possess strong communication skills.
They will support the Registered Manager and Home’s Deputy Manager, ensuring children’s safety and compliance with protocols and regulations. Experience in children’s care and knowledge of OFSTED regulations is required, as is empathy, compassion, resilience, and positive parenting skills.
A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable, though we welcome applicants willing to work towards this qualification.
Shift patterns
2 on and 4 off with 2 sleep shifts included. Hourly pay of £12.75‑£13.25 depending on experience; sleep shifts paid at £50 with opportunities for overtime.
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Has a working knowledge and experience of supporting children & young people in a residential setting.
- Possesses good written and verbal communication skills.
- Can listen effectively to those they support and to colleagues.
- Is open, honest, patient, has a sense of humour, and a positive outlook.
- Can remain calm under pressure when dealing with challenging behaviours.
- Can consistently maintain routines and boundaries.
- Is committed to equal opportunities and non‑discriminatory practice.
Equal opportunity statement: We are committed to equal opportunities and non‑discriminatory practice.
Legal & Application Requirements
We are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas candidates. Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK. A police check dated within the last 3 months of arrival in the UK is required if you have been outside the UK for more than a year in the last 10 years.
To apply, contact palmgrovemanager@surestepssupportservices.co.uk.
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