At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with disabilities, build relationships, and create a nurturing environment.
- Company: A caring organisation dedicated to making a difference in young people's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, career development, funded qualifications, and employee perks.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy memorable experiences with the children.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while having fun and learning every day.
- Qualifications: Kindness, patience, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 27976 - 28496 £ per year.
About The Role
Make a Real Difference – And Have Fun Doing It
Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day is different, full of learning, laughter, and the chance to genuinely change lives? We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and committed individuals to join our team supporting children and young people in residential care. This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to help young people feel safe, valued, and inspired to reach their potential. This position focuses primarily on Physical / medical disabilities with a heavy emphasis on the clinical support of our children. Full training provided by in house practice educator.
- Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
- Supporting them with daily routines, education, and personal development
- Planning and taking part in activities – from movie nights to outdoor adventures
- Helping create a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience
- Working as part of a supportive team that celebrates success together
- Medication management and administration
Position: Children's - Waking night Support Worker
Location: Warrington (WA2 postcode)
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Pay: £27976 unqualified or £28496 qualified based on 40 hours per week
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
About you
- You are kind, patient, and genuinely care about making a difference to young people
- You have a positive outlook and bring energy, humour, and enthusiasm into your work
- You are resilient and calm under pressure, able to support young people through challenges
- You’re a great team player, but also confident working independently
- You have strong communication skills and can build meaningful relationships
- You are open to learning and committed to completing your Level 3 Diploma
- You’re flexible and willing to work shifts, including evenings and weekends
Whether you have experience or are completely new to the sector, if you have the passion and drive to learn, we want to hear from you.
At the heart of the ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE taken in the services. ‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’
This is a role where:
- No two days are the same
- You’ll be constantly learning and developing
- You’ll share real moments of joy, laughter, and achievement
- You’ll make a genuine difference in young people’s lives
- You’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team
From celebrating achievements to enjoying fun activities together, you’ll build memories that matter – for both you and the young people you support.
What we can offer!
- Long service awards
- Opportunity for career development
- Funded qualifications
- Employee benefits app
- Cycle to work
- Pension
- Life cover – you will be entitled to death in service benefit
- Trained mental health first aiders
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee Voice
- Monthly staff prize draw
- Refer a friend scheme – £400 each time a successful referral is made subject to eligibility & criteria
About The Service
Our Warrington service is a welcoming, six‑bed residential home designed to support children with physical and learning disabilities in a safe, nurturing environment. The property is fully adapted and wheelchair accessible, with specialist features including wet rooms and overhead hoists to support individual mobility and care needs. The home offers a range of thoughtfully designed shared spaces, including a large lounge, therapeutic room, reading room, sensory room and a generous garden area, giving children plenty of space to relax, learn and enjoy time together.
Waking night support Worker - Children's Services in Warrington employer: Swanton Care and Community
Join our dedicated team in Warrington as a Waking Night Support Worker, where you will have the unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with physical and learning disabilities. Our supportive work culture fosters personal growth and development, offering funded qualifications and a range of employee benefits, including long service awards and an Employee Assistance Programme. Experience the joy of building meaningful relationships while working in a nurturing environment that celebrates success and encourages independence.
Contact Details:
Swanton Care and Community Recruitment Team
