Support Worker Children – Stockport
We are recruiting dedicated Children’s Support Worker’s to join our team working in Stockport. This role focuses on providing structured emotional and practical care directly to young people within our service. You will be responsible for creating a safe, stable, and nurturing environment that allows children to overcome challenges, manage their emotions, and build essential life skills
This position requires a strong commitment to fostering positive relationships with children, ensuring they receive the necessary resources and guidance, this role is all about building meaningful relationships and ensuring children feel valued and understood.
- Provide Emotional Support: Offer a calming, reassuring presence to young people in our care.
- Encourage Independence: Guide children in learning essential life skills and managing emotions patiently.
- Build Trusting Bonds: Create meaningful, positive relationships with the children to help them feel secure.
- Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with colleagues to maintain a safe, structured, and caring environment.
- Escort to Appointments: Accompany children to school, health check-ups, and professional meetings.
- Organise Fun Activities: Participate in a variety of experiences for example , swimming, creative arts, soft-play, outdoor adventures, sensory activities, and special outings to encourage confidence and social engagement.
We are looking for compassionate, patient, and understanding individuals who truly care about making a difference in young people’s lives. The ideal candidate will:
- Have a nurturing and empathetic approach, creating a safe and supportive atmosphere for children.
- Be a great listener, helping young people express their thoughts and emotions in a positive way.
- Work collaboratively within a team, bringing warmth, kindness, and reliability to every shift.
- Be committed to learning and growing in the role, with opportunities to gain recognised qualifications.
Requirements
- Experience working with children, particularly those with challenging behaviour or additional needs.
- Patience, empathy, and a structured approach to care, and a non-judgemental approach towards families in need.
- Ability to assist with personal care if needed.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Understanding of child protection policies and procedures.
- Valid UK right-to-work status- Candidates must hold a UK right to work status that does not requires employer facilitation.
Precedo Healthcare is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK.
Please note we are not accepting applicants who are currently on a Skilled Worker Visa, seeking secondary employment, as we are unable to actively track the hours worked with the primary sponsor.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace due to a disability, please inform us promptly. We are committed to providing appropriate support throughout your journey with us.
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