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 them best to achieve their personal goals and reach their full potential and to live wonderfully normal lives in the community and their own home.
The individuals we support at Warrington Road love all things arts and crafts and have taken part in the Salutem In Bloom completion, where they received a Special CEO Commendation! They love spending time in their garden, painting pebbles to put in their very own memory garden. They also love celebrating each other’s birthdays and planning and throwing parties for each other!
We are often praised for their hard work and our achievements are shared with the rest of the Salutem Family. We’ve had recent comments about how amazing we truly are! We are always on hand to help whenever they can. The manager thinks all of the us are fantastic and celebrates all of our own successes!
At Salutem Care and Education, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be a 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 working 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 homes, which is based on respect, positive reinforcement and positive role modelling.
We see direct intervention with children and young people as having two main areas, firstly to address current issues of risk and harm, and secondly to address underlying vulnerability issues.
As a Support Worker, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care. Every day brings new challenges and rewards, making this a truly fulfilling role. You'll be key in helping us achieve our goal of being the best in the field.
What will I do as a Support Worker?
To complete in-depth induction training and all mandatory training, including safeguarding modules and Wales induction framework
To 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
To 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
Registration with Social Care Wales
To provide high-quality personal care and promote opportunities for independence
To encourage our young people to socialise and be included and help them reach their own personal outcomes
To understand the young person’s communication needs
To produce a safe and stimulating environment for young people
To promote the health and well-being of the young people
To attend and actively participate in handover meetings, and key worker meetings and liaise with colleagues and management
To 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 i.e. social workers, families and health care professionals
To 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
To maintain effective contact with parents and guardians of our young people, ensuring appropriate information is passed on efficiently
To be reliable and flexible, using your initiative when making decisions
To attend all relevant training provided by the organisation for you to provide safe practice
To maintain a high standard of tidiness within the home
To undertake sleeping in duties
To report to management, and to perform as requested by a senior member of staff, including additional duties commensurate with the post
To 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
Apply Now!
Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! At Salutem Care and Education, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment guided by our core values. Your potential and alignment with our values might be exactly what we’re looking for—sometimes more so than your current experience. If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Core Values:
➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.
Why Choose Us?
✅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.
Still not convinced?
🌟 Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.
🌍 Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces.
♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.
👍We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding.
Has or is willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (“the Level 3 Diploma”); or a qualification which the registered person considers to be equivalent to the Level 3 Diploma
Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks
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£12.71 - £12.71 per hour