Position: Residential Support Worker – Children’s Complex HealthLocation: Warrington (WA2 postcode)Hours: Full-time and part-time. You must be available to commit to working across a variety of shifts on a rota basis including days, nights, evenings, long days and weekends.Job type: PermanentSalary: £9.50 per hourWe are looking for Support Workers who care about making every moment matter, regardless of their qualifications or experience.About our serviceWe provide support to children aged 0 - 17 years with complex medical needs ranging from epilepsy, gastrostomy care, tracheostomy care, ventilator dependency, learning disability, communication and mobility support needs.The residential house is well-equipped with 6 bedrooms that are all decorated to the taste of the child or young person that lives there. There is also a sensory room and large garden area to be used.About youAre you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting children and young people to ensure that every moment matters?To be successful in the Support Worker role, you will not necessarily need experience in complex health support as all staff undergo a training programme overseen by a paediatric nurse trainer and will be continuously supported by the management team.We are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’The RoleProvide a high standard of support that enables our children and young people to be as independent as they can, learn and develop through education and experience, stay healthy and most importantly, have a fun, fulfilling life.Key responsibilities include:Providing practical assistance and emotional support to empower our young people to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people supported and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.Facilitating social, educational and play or recreational activities of their choice. Supporting them to maintain contact with families or significant others is a key priority.The role requires you to undertake all aspects of day to day household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and shopping. Our young people also need to be supported to manage their personal care and hygiene.What we can offer:Reward schemes such as long service awards, refer a friend scheme (£400 per referral), Above & Beyond Awards, retail discount schemeCycle to Work SchemeWe’ll provide the training and development you need to thrive and a chance to build on the skills you haveWe aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with usFree DBS checksLife InsurancePensionEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWe invest in people and offer apprenticeships in Children and Young Persons Workforce (level 4). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier In addition to your hourly rate, you will also receive bonuses up to £1000 for studying your level 4 (dependant on engagement and performance). If you are interested in this great opportunity and are successfully shortlisted for interview, please advise the hiring manager.Due to the clinical vulnerability of the children we support all applicants must be able to evidence both COVID vaccinations or commit to having the vaccinations once employed.