Make a Difference. Build Futures. Feel Like Family.
At TrueCare NW, we do things differently.
We’re creating homes where children and young people feel safe, heard, valued, and genuinely cared for. Our homes are warm, welcoming, and built around relationships, trust, and helping young people thrive.
We’re looking for a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our supportive team in Widnes and help create meaningful moments every single day.
This home supports one child on a dedicated 2:1 staffing arrangement, giving you the time and space to build strong relationships and make a real impact.
If you’re passionate about helping children rebuild confidence, create positive experiences, and achieve their potential — we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
No two days are the same — and that’s exactly what makes this role rewarding.
You will:
· Provide consistent, nurturing day-to-day support for children and young people
· Create a safe, positive, and emotionally supportive home environment
· Follow and contribute to personalised care plans
· Build trusting relationships through communication, patience, and understanding
· Support education, appointments, routines, hobbies, and fun activities
· Lead shifts when managers aren’t on site
· Safely transport young people to school, appointments, and activities
· Keep records and reports accurate and up to date
· Work closely with colleagues and professionals to achieve the best outcomes
· Support the Deputy and Registered Manager with the smooth running of the home
What We’re Looking For:
You’ll need:
✔ Right to work in the UK
✔ Full manual UK driving licence
✔ Be aged 25+ (insurance requirement)
✔ Have held your driving licence for at least 2 years
✔ Flexibility to work shifts and sleep-ins
✔ Ability to complete enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment requirements
Qualifications (minimum requirement)
You’ll hold one of the following:
· Level 3 Diploma in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner
· Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce
· NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (Children and Young People)
Why Join TrueCare NW?
Because caring for others should come with support too.
· £14 - £14.50 per hour + sleep-in payments
· Rolling rota — 2 days on, 4 days off
· Fully funded Level 4 & Level 5 Diplomas
· Casual dress — come as you are
· Staff meals included during shifts
· Blue Light Discount Scheme access
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Wellness initiatives & Mental Health First Aiders available
· Pension scheme
· Ongoing training, progression, and career development opportunities
About TrueCare NW
We believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and understood.
Across our specialist children’s homes in the North West, we support young people to rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and move forward with confidence.
We’re ambitious, growing, and committed to creating homes that feel exactly that — like home.
At TrueCare NW, we’re more than a team.
We’re Family.
Safer Recruitment
Keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility.
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and a robust safer recruitment process.
All staff are expected to maintain professional standards and safeguarding responsibilities at all times.
Pay: £14.00-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
