Support Worker in Widnes

About The Company

The Warrington Road family are recruiting! Warrington Road is a vibrant residential care home for disabled adults with complex care needs in Widnes, Cheshire. Consisting of four three‑bedroom bungalows, the home is situated in a quiet residential street and is the ideal location for access to local amenities. We provide a high level of support to enable residents to achieve their personal goals and reach their full potential and to live wonderfully normal lives in the community and their own home.

The residents love all things arts and crafts and have taken part in the Salutem In Bloom competition, where they received a Special CEO Commendation. They enjoy time in their garden, painting pebbles, celebrating birthdays and planning parties for each other. We are often praised for our hard work and achievements which are shared with the rest of the Salutem Family.

At Salutem Care and Education, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity.

About The Role

• £12.71 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Shift times consist of a mixture of 7am‑3pm and 2:30pm‑10:30pm. Rota pattern includes alternate weekends and a pattern of 6 shifts one week then 4 the next. Includes weekends and bank holidays.

Early intervention, problem‑solving, social skills, group living, and pro‑social modelling form the daily ethos of the home, which is based on respect, positive reinforcement and positive role modelling.

We see direct intervention with young people as having two main areas: firstly to address current issues of risk and harm, and secondly to address underlying vulnerability issues.

What will I do as a Support Worker?

• Complete in‑depth induction training and all mandatory training, including safeguarding modules and Wales induction framework.
• Follow Salutem policies and procedures, including those concerning the health and safety of yourself and others.
• Provide support to individual young people with complex health, physical and learning needs within the children’s home.
• Attend to the day‑to‑day needs of the young people and support them to access and participate in a variety of activities, including in the evenings and weekends.
• Register with Social Care Wales.
• Provide high‑quality personal care and promote opportunities for independence.
• Encourage our young people to socialise and be included and help them reach their own personal outcomes.
• Understand the young person’s communication needs.
• Produce a safe and stimulating environment for young people.
• Promote the health and well‑being of the young people.
• Attend and actively participate in handover meetings, key worker meetings and liaise with colleagues and management.
• Complete key worker activities and responsibilities with individual key young people in the children’s home, including those on short breaks.
• Work alongside external agencies and professionals such as social workers, families and health care professionals.
• Keep accurate records and report on the young people you work with, providing effective communication between the home and school and with outside agencies involved with the young people in a professional context.
• Maintain effective contact with parents and guardians of our young people, ensuring appropriate information is passed on efficiently.
• Be reliable and flexible, using your initiative when making decisions.
• Attend all relevant training provided by the organisation for safe practice.
• Maintain a high standard of tidiness within the home.
• Undertake sleeping in duties.
• Report to management and perform as requested by a senior member of staff, including additional duties commensurate with the post.
• Be proactive in assessing and reporting risk.

About You

• Compassionate and empathetic.
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented and organized.
• Proactive and innovative thinker.
• Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Team player with a collaborative spirit.

Benefits

• Emotional support: 24/7 employee assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical support: Free online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and menopause support.
• Financial support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and life assurance.
• Physical support: online workouts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Requirements

• Has or is willing to work toward the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (‘the Level 3 Diploma’) or a qualification considered equivalent by the registered person.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.