Residential Children's Worker SHB Maternity Cover in Crewe

Residential Children's Worker SHB Maternity Cover

Residential Children's Worker Role, Full Time, working a 5:2 shift system with sleep ins. (Rolling two week work rota)

Contract 52.5 hours average

Salary subject to experience, qualifications, and sleep ins

Working at Crystal Care Solutions means being part of a passionate, values-driven organisation that puts children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Join us and help make a genuine difference every single day.

You’ll play a critical role in creating a safe, nurturing environment where young people can heal, grow, and thrive. If you're motivated by purpose and personal development, this could be the opportunity for you.;

Your Role

• Build positive, respectful relationships with children and young people.

• Support care plans, development goals, and emotional well-being.

• Promote safeguarding, routines, and behavioural boundaries.

• Engage young people in education, recreation, and daily life skills.

• Act as a key worker and lead shifts where appropriate.

• Maintain records and liaise with families and external professionals.

  Salary Subject to Experience/Qualifications and sleep in payments - overtime available

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About the role

What we are looking for

Essential:

• Ability to build positive relationships with young people and colleagues.

• Resilience, adaptability, and calmness under pressure.

• Inclusive, rights-based approach to care.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Competent in Microsoft Office (or willing to learn).

• Positive role model with integrity and professionalism.

• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and sleep-ins.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Commitment to ongoing development.

Desirable:

• Experience working with children or vulnerable people.

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

• Knowledge of child development, trauma, and safeguarding.

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks.

Crystal Care Solutions reserves the right to shortlist and interview and or close this vacancy before the end date in the event of a high number of applications. Early applications are advised.

About the company

Established in 2007, Crystal Care Solutions has built a strong reputation as a trusted, values-led care provider, dedicated to delivering high-quality residential services for children and young people with complex needs. Since its inception, the organisation has expanded to 17 homes across three specialist service areas: Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Specialist Therapeutic Care, and Supported Accommodation, operating across the North West, West Midlands, and North Wales.

Required Criteria

• Ability to maintain and develop positive relationships with children, professionals and colleagues
• Ability to act as a positive role model demonstrating honesty and integrity
• Ability to work shifts including weekend and sleep ins
• Commitment to complete a Level 3 in Residential Childcare
• Commitment to promoting safeguarding, routines, and behavioural boundaries for young people.

Desired Criteria

• Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent qualification
• Experience working with children and young people in a residential setting.
• Ability to act as a key worker.

Skills you’ll need

• Problem Solving
• Understanding of Human Psychology
• Building Relationships
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Empathy
• Paperwork and Record Keeping

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