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Employer: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Children’s Support Worker
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 05 October 2026
Job Summary
Children’s Support Worker – Rotational Post: Permanent (37.5 hours)
The post holder will be responsible for the care and support of children with complex health needs within the community setting, including the child’s home, school or nursery and Swanbourne Gardens Respite Centre.
The post holder will work under the direction of the team leader and registered nursing staff to set standards and plans of care. They will carry out specialised care in an unsupervised capacity.
The successful candidate will be put through a comprehensive training programme to ensure they are competent and confident whilst delivering a high standard of care.
The post holder will be responsible for medications, suctioning, manual handling, tracheostomycares, gastrostomy cares, domiciliary cares and other health care needs.
Robust training and regular competency reviews will ensure care is provided safely and in line with allpolicies and guidelines.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be responsible for the care and support of children with complex health needs within the community setting, including the child’s home, school or nursery and Swanbourne Gardens Respite Centre.
The post holder will work under the direction of the team leader and registered nursing staff to set standards and plans of care. They will carry out specialised care in an unsupervised capacity.
The successful candidate will be put through a comprehensive training programme to ensure they are competent and confident whilst delivering a high standard of care.
Applicants must be willing to work flexibly across both night and day duties as Stockport NHS Foundation Trust provide a service that runs 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s night duty is on a waking basis and is paid accordingly.
An ideal applicant will have significant experience in looking after children and preferably children with additional or complex needs. You must be willing and enthusiastic to learn new skills. You will be joining a growing team of Support Workers and will be given every opportunity to learn and be supported in gaining experience and knowledge in caring for the children Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are commissioned to provide care for.
About Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are one of its largest employers.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of the workforce to make it truly representative of the local population.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within the workforce, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust recognise that flexible working is important. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request received and try to work with you, so Stockport NHS Foundation Trust can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Offer
- Between 27- 33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Responsibility for Patient Care
Clinical
To undertake a range of duties, which involve direct care, by following care plans agreed with parents and named professionals, whilst working in the children’s home, school or other environment where they spend time.
To be aware of, and participate in meeting the psychological, social, physical and spiritual needs of the children and young people.
To complete all training and competencies related to the care and support of the children and young people under Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s care.
To assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for the child or young person.
Maintain accurate records of all care given, including any omissions and inform parents and named professionals of any changes in child or young person’s condition or situation, and any significant relevant factors.
Communication
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Contribute to the effective communication process between the child and young person, their family and/or carers, and staff colleagues.
Communicate appropriate information to and from other service areas/environments used by child or young person, as required. Liaising with the multi-disciplinary team in relation to the child or young persons care and requirements.
Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate, complete and up-to-date information regarding the care provided to the child or young person and are kept in accordance with Trust standards.
Ensure the promotion of a harmonious working environment in which all persons are treated with dignity and respect, whilst fulfilling Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s legal obligations under equality legislation and associated codes of practice.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, Nursery Nurse or Child care course
- Good standard of Maths and English
Desirable
- Computer Literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Child development
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of how disability can affect development and socialisation
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in social / health / educational setting with children and young people.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young people with complex health needs.
- Experience of working in a community setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with MDT
- Good documentation skills.
- Able to work as part of a team and autonomously
- Ability to work in emotionally difficult circumstances
- Ability to keep calm and respond in the event of an emergency
- Car driver / access to vehicle
- Be punctual, trustworthy and reliable.
- Be motivated and enthusiastic.
- Work within professional boundries
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
How to Apply
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