Lupa Recruitment

Job Title: Registered Manager - 2 Bed Children's Home Location: Widnes Salary: £50,000 per annum + £5,000 bonus Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, including on-call duties Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to lead a small 2 bed children's home in Widnes. The home provides residential care for children and young people who need a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. The role requires a strong, compassionate leader who can ensure high-quality, child-centred, and trauma-informed care. Key Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring high standards of care. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safeguarding policies, and care standards. Lead, mentor, supervise, and support a small team of care staff. Develop, implement, and review individual care plans to meet children's emotional, social, educational, and behavioural needs. Work with therapeutic and support services to promote emotional wellbeing. Maintain accurate records, risk assessments, incident reports, and care documentation. Provide a stable and supportive environment for young people. Collaborate with local authorities, social workers, families, and external professionals. Be available for on-call support as part of the Monday - Friday shift pattern. Person Specification - Essential: Experience working in children's residential care, ideally in a small or 2-bed setting. Strong knowledge of child care regulations, safeguarding, and quality standards. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Ability to manage a team and provide consistent, child-centred care. Empathy, patience, resilience, and a commitment to children's wellbeing NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management of Residential Children's Homes Desirable: Experience with trauma-informed care or therapeutic support. Previous experience managing a children's home. Relevant qualifications in care, social work, or residential children's services. What We Offer: Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum. £5,000 bonus . Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm shift pattern with on-call duties. Supportive working environment with access to professional development and therapeutic support. Opportunity to lead a small, close-knit team and shape the care environment.

Job Title: Support Worker (Children's Services) Location: Ormskirk Job Type: Permanent Pay: £13.80 per hour Sleep-In Rate: £73.50 per sleep Role Overview: We are recruiting experienced Support Workers to join a children's service in Ormskirk. This role involves supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). You will help promote safety, independence, emotional well-being, and positive outcomes. The role requires patience, resilience, and experience working with children with ASD/LD. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, individualised care to children with ASD/LD. Assist with daily routines including personal care, dressing, mealtimes, and life skills. Support children with communication needs, sensory needs, and autism-related behaviours. Encourage healthy routines, consistent boundaries, and emotional development. Promote independence, confidence, and engagement in education, leisure, and community activities. Help children develop social skills, emotional resilience, and daily living skills. Follow care plans, behavioural strategies, and therapeutic guidelines. Remain calm and consistent during challenging situations. Maintain accurate records including daily notes, incident reports, and handovers. Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality, and health & safety procedures. Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and professionals. Attend training, supervision, and team meetings. Person Specification - Essential: Experience working with children with ASD and/or Learning Disabilities. Strong understanding of autism-related needs, communication differences, and sensory processing. Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and professionally. Caring, patient, and empathetic attitude. Good written and verbal communication skills. Able to work shift patterns including sleep-ins. Reliable, professional, and committed to high-quality care. Experience in children's residential or supported living settings. Knowledge of therapeutic or trauma-informed approaches. Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 3 Children & Young People / Health & Social Care). Full UK driving licence. What We Offer: Permanent, stable employment. £13.80 hourly rate and £73.50 per sleep-in. Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development. Opportunities for career progression. A rewarding role supporting children with ASD/LD to reach their potential.