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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local council who have a portfolio of children's homes offering residential care and support for young people with behavioural difficulties, traumatic backgrounds, learning disabilities and complex needs based in Dartington.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£25,992 - £32,000 per annum (additional enhancements for sleeps)
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults in a social care or SEN setting
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Full commitment to this career pathway
For more information apply now!
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from the following
candidates who require sponsorship
candidates with adults only social care experience
candidates without a full uk driving license
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Type: Permanent Location: Devon, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25992 - £32000 per annum + Including x1 sleep in a week
Posted: 2025-07-01 09:34:33
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local council who have a portfolio of children's homes offering residential care and support for young people with behavioural difficulties, traumatic backgrounds, learning disabilities and complex needs based in central Exeter.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£25,992 - £32,000 per annum (additional enhancements for sleeps)
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults in a social care or SEN setting
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Full commitment to this career pathway
For more information apply now!
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from the following
candidates who require sponsorship
candidates with adults only social care experience
candidates without a full uk driving license
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Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25992 - £31000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-07-01 09:32:09
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local council who have a portfolio of children's homes offering residential care and support for young people with behavioural difficulties, traumatic backgrounds, learning disabilities and complex needs based in Tiverton.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Benefits include:
£25,992 - £32,000 per annum (additional enhancements for sleeps)
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults in a social care or SEN setting
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Full commitment to this career pathway
For more information apply now!
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from the following
candidates who require sponsorship
candidates with adults only social care experience
candidates without a full uk driving license
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Type: Permanent Location: Devon, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25992 - £31000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-07-01 09:29:47
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Support Workers required to support in a Residential home within a SEN school in Cranleigh.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Own transport is desirable due to the semi-rural location in Cranleigh.
About the role:
As a support worker you will be working in our school's residential home supporting young people from ages 5-19 with severe emotional and social difficulties.
Being a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in improving the life skills and independence of the young people.
About you:
A successful candidate will have empathy, compassion, and resilience working with children and young people with learning disabilities, mental health, or autism.
You must have a driving license and your own vehicle as it is a rural location.
Pay starting from £12.21 per hour PAYE and £16.05 per hour Umbrella.
Requirements for you as a Support Worker:
Experience in Support Work or SEN (Desirable)
Self-motivated individual with clear communication skills
Enhanced Child and Adult DBS
Be able to travel to Cranleigh in your own vehicle (Essential)
Happy doing personal care
Shift Times:
Monday - Sunday
Days / Lates / Long Days
Temporary to permanent opportunity.
Benefits for you as a Support Worker:
Holiday Pay 12.07%
Weekly Pay
Pension
Online Rota app
Free E-Learning Platform
Two day Team Teach
Shift consistency
Hands on management
This is a Temporary to Permanent Opportunity.
For more information please contact - Neave Winterbourne
nwinterbourne@charecruitment.com / 01189485555 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Cranleigh, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £12.21 - £16.05 per hour + Holiday Pay
Posted: 2025-07-01 08:34:06
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? Would you like to work for a local council?
My client is the county Local Council who are opening brand new children's homes across Devon.
I am looking to recruit for their children's home based in Dartington, Totnes for Therapeutic Support Workers.
The Therapeutic Support Worker role is working in a residential children's home for young people with behavioural difficulties, traumatic backgrounds, abuse and neglect.
The Support Worker role is offering the following
Starting salary of £25,992
Pay uplifts for Sleep Ins, Evening Work and Weekend Work (OTE £29,000)
Full training and funded qualifications for Level 3 and Level 4 immediately
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young People with either traumatic backgrounds, social and behavioural issues in any of the following :
children's home
care leavers
SEN
PRU students,
young offenders
youth work
youth justice
Apply here to secure an interview! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Totnes, England
Salary / Rate: £25992 - £29992 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-30 12:20:51
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? Would you like to work for a local council?
My client is the county Local Council who are opening brand new children's homes across Devon.
I am looking to recruit for their children's home based in Tiverton for Therapeutic Support Workers.
The Therapeutic Support Worker role is working in a residential children's home for young people with behavioural difficulties, traumatic backgrounds, abuse and neglect.
The Support Worker role is offering the following
Starting salary of £25,992
Pay uplifts for Sleep Ins, Evening Work and Weekend Work (OTE £29,000)
Full training and funded qualifications for Level 3 and Level 4 immediately
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young People with either traumatic backgrounds, social and behavioural issues in any of the following :
children's home
care leavers
SEN
PRU students,
young offenders
youth work
youth justice
Apply here to secure an interview! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Totnes, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £25992 per annum + + £4,000 sleep ins per annum OTE£29k,000 1
Posted: 2025-06-30 12:18:41
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More about the role
My client is a local company based in Maidstone, that specialise in the therapeutic care and implement a trauma informed approach when supporting their young people and children
Benefits
A competitive salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per annum
This is a highly exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking council that have exciting expansion plans.
Be part of a newly refurbished home
Excellent pension scheme
Overtime in lieu
Requirements
QCF Level 3 Leadership in Residential childcare or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of children's social care legislation, Ofsted, safeguarding
Commitment to complete the Level 5 Leadership and Management (if not already completed)
Strong knowledge of Ofsted, children's home regulations, safeguarding
Proven managerial experience in a children's homes
Positive and influential personality
If you are looking for your next exciting and rewarding career, then apply to Laura, I can answer any questions and fast track your application to my client. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Maidstone, England
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-27 16:16:27
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Work for a progressive provider that specialises in the support of children with SEMH and EBD based in Doncaster.
If you have experience of deputising or managing children's homes, then I want to hear from you! Salary of £48,000 - £56,000
Please do not apply for this job if you require sponsorship to work in the UK.
This position is only available for those who have right to work in the UK.
Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years.
I work within in the South of England and will work closely with you to help find the most suitable role.
Requirements:
A level 5 Residential Childcare Diploma OR willingness to complete
2 years experience in leading staff in children's residential care
Successful track record of being a Registered or Deputy Manager in Children's homes
Robust understanding of Ofsted and associated legislation/regulations.
A clean and full driving licence
Benefits:
Pension scheme
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Petrol Allowance
Employee Discounts
Various generous Bonus schemes
Extra payments for Oncall
Fully funded training & Development
Free continuous counselling support
Responsibilities:
Running of home and performance management of staff
Adhering to Ofsted and associated regulations
Risk Assessments and care plan updates
Medication
Auditing
Support plans
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Type: Permanent Location: Doncaster, England
Salary / Rate: £48000 - £56000 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-27 16:15:22
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Work for a progressive provider that specialises in the support of young people and young people that have experienced trauma, based in Southampton.
If you have experience of deputising or managing children's homes, then I want to hear from you! Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
Please do not apply for this job if you require sponsorship to work in the UK.
This position is only available for those who have right to work in the UK.
Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years.
I work within in the South of England and will work closely with you to help find the most suitable role.
Requirements:
A level 5 Residential Childcare Diploma OR willingness to complete
2 years experience in leading staff in children's residential care
Successful track record of delivering quality care to young people
Robust understanding of Ofsted and associated legislation/regulations.
A passion and understanding for the wellbeing of young people with Autism and Learning disabilities.
Benefits:
28 days annual leave
Healthcare plan
Bonus scheme
Fully funded training & Development
Free continuous counselling support
Responsibilities:
Running of home and performance management of staff
Adhering to Ofsted and associated regulations
Risk Assessments and care plan updates
Medication
Auditing
Support plans
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Type: Permanent Location: Eastleigh, England
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £55000 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-27 16:14:50
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Work for a progressive provider that specialises in the support of young people and young people that have experienced trauma, based in Nottingham.
If you have experience of deputising or managing children's homes, then I want to hear from you! Salary of £55,800
Please do not apply for this job if you require sponsorship to work in the UK.
This position is only available for those who have right to work in the UK.
Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years.
I work within in the South of England and will work closely with you to help find the most suitable role.
Requirements:
A level 5 Residential Childcare Diploma OR willingness to complete
2 years experience in leading staff in children's residential care
Successful track record of delivering quality care to young people
Robust understanding of Ofsted and associated legislation/regulations.
A passion and understanding for the wellbeing of young people with Autism and Learning disabilities.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Healthcare plan
Bonus schemes
Fully funded training & Development
Free continuous counselling support
Responsibilities:
Running of home and performance management of staff
Adhering to Ofsted and associated regulations
Risk Assessments and care plan updates
Medication
Auditing
Support plans
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Type: Permanent Location: Nottingham, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £55800 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-27 16:14:20
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Are you passionate about changing the lives of children and young people? Do you have experience supporting those with learning disabilities, mental health needs, trauma, or challenging behaviours?
Please do not apply if you require visa sponsorship.
To apply for this role, you must have residency and the right to work within the UK.
I'm currently looking for a Children's Residential Support Workers to join dedicated teams in council-run homes across Devon.
This is a fantastic opportunity to provide meaningful care in safe, supportive environments while building a stable and rewarding career in children's social care.
Charles Hunter Associates is a specialist recruitment consultancy established for over 13 years.
I recruit across the South of England and work closely with you to find the most suitable role based on your experience, location, and career goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide consistent emotional and practical support to children and young people.
Work collaboratively with a close-knit team to maintain a nurturing residential setting.
Promote positive behaviour and help young people build independence through personalised care plans.
Support children with daily routines, education, and social development.
What I'm Looking For:
Experience in residential childcare, SEN education, youth services, or similar roles.
Understanding of trauma-informed care and safeguarding practices.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards this).
Flexibility for shift work including weekends and sleep-ins.
Full UK driving licence - essential.
What You'll Receive:
Salary between £25,992 - £32,000 per annum
Enhanced payments for sleep-in shifts
Excellent public sector benefits including annual pay reviews and a strong pension scheme
Job stability with a respected local authority
Comprehensive training and clear progression routes in children's social care
Please Apply if you have worked in:
Youth work
SEN support
Fostering services or care leavers support
Mental health or young offenders services
Ready to Make a Difference?
Contact Laura today for more information and to discuss your next step in children's residential care.
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Type: Permanent Location: Okehampton, England
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £32000 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-27 16:13:40
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Are you passionate about changing the lives of children and young people? Do you have experience supporting those with learning disabilities, mental health needs, trauma, or challenging behaviours?
Please do not apply if you require visa sponsorship.
To apply for this role, you must have residency and the right to work within the UK.
I'm currently looking for a Children's Residential Support Workers to join dedicated teams in council-run homes across Devon.
This is a fantastic opportunity to provide meaningful care in safe, supportive environments while building a stable and rewarding career in children's social care.
Charles Hunter Associates is a specialist recruitment consultancy established for over 13 years.
I recruit across the South of England and work closely with you to find the most suitable role based on your experience, location, and career goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide consistent emotional and practical support to children and young people.
Work collaboratively with a close-knit team to maintain a nurturing residential setting.
Promote positive behaviour and help young people build independence through personalised care plans.
Support children with daily routines, education, and social development.
What I'm Looking For:
Experience in residential childcare, SEN education, youth services, or similar roles.
Understanding of trauma-informed care and safeguarding practices.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards this).
Flexibility for shift work including weekends and sleep-ins.
Full UK driving licence - essential.
What You'll Receive:
Salary between £25,992 - £32,000 per annum
Enhanced payments for sleep-in shifts
Excellent public sector benefits including annual pay reviews and a strong pension scheme
Job stability with a respected local authority
Comprehensive training and clear progression routes in children's social care
Please Apply if you have worked in:
Youth work
SEN support
Fostering services or care leavers support
Mental health or young offenders services
Ready to Make a Difference?
Contact Laura today for more information and to discuss your next step in children's residential care.
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Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, England
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £32000 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-27 16:11:47
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Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for personal development? This is an opportunity with a National Charity who specialises in providing Therapeutic care, to vulnerable children and young people.
If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with National Charity who specialises in providing Therapeutic care, education and treatment to vulnerable children and young people.
Please do not apply if you need sponsorship.
To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK
On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent career progression into management or as a qualified Child Psychotherapist.
My client has a fantastic reputation for nurturing staff and are an industry leader with their in house training programmes.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Support Worker includes:
Starting salary of £33,750
Full-time contract
40 days annual leave
Paid for DBS
Fully funded training
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
The unique opportunity to become a qualified child psychotherapist whilst working in children's home.
Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Residential Worker:
Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
Display yourself as an appropriate role model
Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
Encourage positive life experiences for the children
Salary: £33,700
Location: Tenderden
Please follow the instructions on this website to apply your interest, or alternatively for more information on this position please contact Laura, I can answer any questions and fast track your application to my client.
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Type: Permanent Location: Tenterden, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £33750 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-27 15:56:08
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Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people? Do you have practical experience in this field? A rewarding role with the local council awaits! Work or the Local Authority in their specialised children's homes team, offering support to young people facing behavioural difficulties, troubled backgrounds, and developmental or mental health needs.
Location: Doncaster Salary £27,000 - £31,000
Please do not apply if you need sponsorship.
To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK
Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years.
I work within in the South of England and work closely with you to help find the most suitable role
I am seeking a children's Night Support Workers to provide overnight care for children with complex needs,learning disabilities, mental health challenges, trauma, or behavioural issues.
Work or the Local Authority in their specialised children's homes team, offering residential care and support to young people facing behavioural difficulties, troubled backgrounds, and developmental or mental health needs.
Ideal applicants will have experience in any of the following: SEN education, youth outreach, youth justice, fostering, care leaver support, semi-independent living services, or similar roles in children's services.
A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards one) is essential.
What's on offer:
£27,259 base salary (approx.
£31,000 OTE with night shift allowance)
Inclusive rate of 17.5% extra for unsociable hours
Public sector benefits: annual pay reviews, enhanced pension scheme
Excellent job security in a local authority
Clear pathways for career progression within the council
What makes you a great fit:
Hands-on experience working with children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, trauma, or challenging behaviours-gained in settings such as SEN schools, youth work, children's homes, youth justice, residential or foster care
A Level 3 in Residential Childcare or a willingness to achieve this qualification
please apply or contact Laura directly for more information. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Doncaster, England
Salary / Rate: £27000 - £31000 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-27 15:54:39
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Children's Residential Support Worker - Council-Run Homes (Devon Locations) Salary: £25,992 - £32,000 per annum (plus sleep-in enhancements) Locations: Dartington, Exeter, Okehampton, Barnstaple
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have experience supporting children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, trauma, or challenging behaviours? If so, a rewarding role with your local council could be the next step in your career.
We are currently recruiting experienced Children's Residential Support Workers to join dedicated teams across council-run homes in Devon.
These services provide high-quality care and support to young people with complex needs in safe and supportive environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver consistent emotional and practical support to children and young people.
Work collaboratively within a team to create a nurturing and structured residential setting.
Promote positive behaviour and encourage independence through personalised care plans.
Support children with day-to-day routines, educational needs, and social activities.
What We're Looking For:
Experience working with children or young adults in residential care, SEN education, youth services, or similar settings.
Understanding of trauma-informed care and safeguarding best practices.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete).
Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-in duties.
Full UK driving licence (essential).
What You'll Receive:
Competitive salary with regular enhancements for sleep-in shifts.
Generous public sector benefits including annual pay reviews and an excellent pension scheme.
Career stability with a trusted local authority employer.
Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities within children's social care.
Ideal Backgrounds:
We welcome applicants from diverse professional backgrounds including:
Youth work
Special educational needs (SEN) support
Care leavers and fostering services
Young offenders or mental health services
Please Note: We are unable to consider applicants who:
Require visa sponsorship
Have experience in adult-only social care
Do not hold a full UK driving licence
Ready to take the next step in your social care career? Apply today to find out more. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Devon, England
Salary / Rate: £25992 - £32000 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-27 15:54:00
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We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Care Team
This role requires a Social Work qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team
This team works to support children based in foster care, residential settings and special guardianship settings to ensure they are getting the support they need.
The day-to-day responsibilities include regular visits every 6-12 weeks, reviewing care plans every 6 months and taking part in court proceedings when necessary.
This team offers supervision to all their Social Worker's to ensure comprehensive support is given when dealing with complex cases.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience in permanent contract/s is essential in order to be considered for this role.
Experience in carrying out court work, CIC assessments and safeguarding assessments lends well to the success of this role.
A valid UK driving licence is essential to be considered for this role.
What's on offer
Up to £39.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
On site parking
Hybrid working model
‘Good' Ofsted inspection result
Easily accessible via car and public transport
For more information, please get in contact.
Zain Ali - candidate consultant
0118 948 5555 / 0743 641 2945 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Blackburn, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £39.00 per day + Hybrid Working
Posted: 2025-06-27 15:15:21
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Residential Childcare Worker – Newton Aycliffe & ThornleyWe need a COVER residential worker to work across two children’s home, Newton Aycliffe Thornley on a full time basisA driving license and access to a vehicle are required.We do not offer sponsorships; Right To Work must be provided.Are you passionate about empowering young people to achieve their full potential?Do you thrive on making a meaningful impact in their lives?Join our dynamic team where honesty, commitment, flexibility, and integrity are celebrated!Key Responsibilities:As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will support young people in their day-to-day lives, providing high-quality, safe, and nurturing care.You’ll help with the everyday needs and activities of the young people whilst providing them with life skills and great memories!The home is Ofsted registered and you will work with the team to make sure the home is compliant with the regulations.Pay Rate£24,537.44 - £26,920.00 Per Annum - Depending on experience and qualifications£50 per sleep-inMilage 40p per mileShift informationThis is a sickness/Holiday cover role on a Full time basis, hours will be allocated to maintain 40 hours per week, the rota is agreed 6 weeks ahead with the deputy manager.
Days, evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, bank holidaysCan be subject to change, based on the needs of the serviceInformation regarding ROC HomeROC Home provides safe, nurturing and caring homes for children and young people who present with emotional behavioural difficulties and complex health needs.We work with partners to encourage young people to achieve the best outcomes possible so they can go on to lead positive adult lives.They are an equal opportunities employer.ROC Home are award winning with Ofsted rated GOOD and they are looking for full-time/cover Children's Residential Workers to join the team.Essential Requirements:
DBS is requiredWilling to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (Children) or equivalent.A driving licence and access to a vehiclePrevious experience working with: Children, young people, or applicable life experienceFlexibility
Benefits:
Enhanced DBS check paid for by the companyHealthcare PlanExcellent learning and development opportunitiesRefer a friend bonus schemeProfit share schemeRecognition schemeCredit union saving schemePaid for level 4 on completion of a probationary periodCompany EventsAward-winning company culture
Apply now or call on 0330 335 8997. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, England
Salary / Rate: £24,537.44 - 26,920.00 per year
Posted: 2025-06-27 12:34:46
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We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker or Senior Practitioner for this organisation's Fostering service covering a caseload around Devon & West Somerset.
This is a full time position with hybrid working.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
About the team
This organisation provides multiple services for Children in need including specialist: education, residential care, clinical services, crisis intervention and fostering.
The West Country service is based across two office, one in Devon and one in Cornwall.
This organisation has a child-centred ethos and work from a Trauma-informed model.
About you
The successful candidate will have Social Worker experience within Fostering Social Work teams post qualification and whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation.
What's on offer?
A salary of £33,755 - £39,547 dependent on experience (Social Worker)
A salary of £39,548 - £44,530 dependent on experience (Senior Practitioner)
A car allowance on top of the salary & mileage covered
An on-call allowance
25 days of annual leave + public holidays
Company pension
Health memberships
Training & development opportunities
Other benefits
Hours: Full time / Permanent
For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny
07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
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Type: Permanent Location: Exeter, England
Salary / Rate: £33755 - £44530 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2025-06-26 06:00:10
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A role working in residential childcare is for you.
I am looking to appoint a Residential Support Worker for a 3 bed children's home based in Kirkham, Preston.
I am looking for someone with either residential experience or someone who is keen to make the move and has some relevant professional experience working with young people such as supported accommodation, SEN education, Fostering or Youth Work.
My client is a fantastic private company who specialise in children's services and have residential homes, supported accommodation and mother and baby units.
The Residential Support Worker role is a permanent full time post based in Kirkham paying £28,981 per annum (£13.27 per hour on 42 hour contract) plus £85 per sleep in (1 x week adds £4,000 to your salary).
The shifts include day shifts of 8am - 8pm and sleep in shifts.
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
Passion, empathy for working with children and commitment to this career path.
Driving License
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
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Type: Permanent Location: Kirkham, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £28981 per annum + £4,000 in sleep ins OTE £32,000
Posted: 2025-06-25 15:44:27
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An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Home Manager to join a growing and forward-thinking organisation that supports children and young people in specialist residential settings.
As a Registered Home Manager, you will be leading and managing the daily operations of a residential childrens home, ensuring care standards meet regulatory expectations.
This full-time role offers a salary of up to £61,550 and excellent benefits.
You will be responsible for:
* Leading and supporting a team of residential care professionals to deliver consistent, high-quality care
* Ensuring the home complies with Ofsted requirements and achieves positive inspection outcomes
* Promoting the emotional, physical, and educational development of young people
* Managing safeguarding protocols and ensuring the safety and welfare of all residents
* Facilitating smooth transitions, including admissions and discharges
* Maintaining detailed records and preparing for regulatory inspections
* Overseeing audits and checks aligned with regulatory self-evaluation processes
What we are looking for:
* Ideally have at least 1 year experience working as a Registered Manger, Care Manager, Home Manager or in a similar role.
* Proven experience in a within Ofsted-regulated childrens homes
* Demonstrated success in achieving 'Good' or 'Outstanding' Ofsted ratings
* Level 5 Diploma (or working towards) in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
* Full UK manual driving licence
* Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
What's on offer:
* Competitive salary
* Performance-related bonus
* Company pension scheme
* Funded DBS check
* Generous refer-a-friend incentive
* Staff social events including Christmas party
* Casual dress policy and staff discounts
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
* Long-service recognition awards
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Manager to step into a rewarding and impactful leadership role within children's residential care.
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Type: Permanent Location: Thornton Cleveleys, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £61550 Per Annum
Posted: 2025-06-24 16:50:56
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Are you passionate about supporting children and young people? Do you have practical experience in this field? A rewarding role with the local council awaits!
We're seeking dedicated Night Support Workers to provide overnight care for children and young adults with complex needs, whether due to learning disabilities, mental health challenges, trauma, or behavioural issues.
You'll join Doncaster Council's children's homes team, offering residential care and support to young people facing behavioural difficulties, troubled backgrounds, and developmental or mental health needs.
Ideal applicants will have experience in any of the following: SEN education, youth outreach, youth justice, fostering, care leaver support, semi-independent living services, or similar roles in children's services.
A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards one) is essential.
What's on offer:
£27,259 base salary (approx.
£31,000 OTE with night shift allowance)
Inclusive rate of 17.5% extra for unsociable hours
Public sector benefits: annual pay reviews, enhanced pension scheme
Excellent job security in a local authority
Clear pathways for career progression within the council
What makes you a great fit:
Hands-on experience working with children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, trauma, or challenging behaviours—gained in settings such as SEN schools, youth work, children's homes, youth justice, residential or foster care
A Level 3 in Residential Childcare or a willingness to achieve this qualification
If this sounds like your next great opportunity, please apply or get in touch directly for more information.
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Type: Permanent Location: Doncaster, England
Salary / Rate: £27259 - £31000 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-24 16:43:11
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Do you have some professional experience working with young people? A job working for the council could be for you!
I am looking for passionate Waking Night Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
Please note this is a Waking Night role, so you must have experience in a similar role and be able to work nights and be awake the whole night.
My client is the local council who have a portfolio of children's homes offering residential care and support for young people with behavioural difficulties, traumatic backgrounds, learning disabilities and complex needs based in Doncaster.
If you have experience with children and young people in SEN education, youth work, young offenders or fostering, a career in children's homes is for you.
Please note, only candidates with relevant experience working with children will be considered.
Benefits include:
£27,259 per annum
Additional 17.5% allowance for unsociable hours
Public Sector benefits including annual pay reviews, enhanced pension benefit
Job security in a local council employer
Excellent progression opportunities within the council
Do you have:
Experience of working within children or young adults with learning disabilities, mental health, or behaviours that challenge - SEN School, youth work, community young people, children's learning disabilities, semi-independent services, care leavers, youth justice, children's homes
Experience as a Waking Night Support Worker
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
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Type: Permanent Location: Doncaster, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £27259 per annum + Unsociable Allowance Uplift
Posted: 2025-06-24 16:33:31
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We're seeking a Registered Manager to open, establish and lead a newly renovated 3 bedded service located in Wisbech, Cambridge for children aged 8-12 years.
This will be an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and development for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as well as emotional, behavioural, and complex needs.
About the role:
As the Registered Manager, reporting to the Responsible Individual/Director of Care Quality & Governance, you will:
Provide confident, trauma-informed leadership to staff team and young people.
Create a safe and supportive environment that promotes emotional, social and educational development for each child.
Recruit, induct and retain a high-quality staff team with the necessary skills and values for working with vulnerable children.
Oversee staffing, training, supervisions, appraisals and professional development.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience.
Lead the home's strategic planning, setting objectives and measurable outcomes in line with organisational and regulatory expectations.
Maintain an up-to-date Statement of Purpose and ensure all operations reflect its aims and values.
Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and the Children's Homes Regulations.
Lead safeguarding efforts as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) including response to disclosures, incidents and concerns in line with Working together to Safeguard Children and in line with local authority safeguarding partnership procedures.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience.
Manage budgets, audits, inspections, and operational processes.
Build effective partnerships with families, professionals, and external agencies.
About You:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare.
Minimum 2 years' experience in a residential childcare setting with 1+ years at supervisory/Deputy/management level.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Children's Home Regulations and therapeutic care.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience supporting children with trauma, challenging behaviour, and complex needs.
Full UK driving licence is desirable.
Flexibility to be part of the on-call rota (some evenings/weekends).
Knowledge of SEND and multi-agency working.
What we offer in return for your hard work:
33 Days holiday including bank holidays.
On-site parking
DBS Certificate paid for by the organisation
Contributory Pension Scheme
Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
Annual Salary Review
Comprehensive Induction Program
Staff Appreciation Days
If you are a Registered Children's Home Manager ready for your next challenge and this sounds like the role for you, please apply online today.
If interested, please submit CV and call Stephen on 07895754359 for more details ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Wisbech, England
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-24 16:22:38
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We're seeking a Registered Manager to open, establish and lead a newly renovated 5 bedded service located in Histon, Cambridge for children aged 8-12 years.
This will be an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and development for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as well as emotional, behavioural, and complex needs.
About the role:
As the Registered Manager, reporting to the Responsible Individual/Director of Care Quality & Governance, you will:
Provide confident, trauma-informed leadership to staff team and young people.
Create a safe and supportive environment that promotes emotional, social and educational development for each child.
Recruit, induct and retain a high-quality staff team with the necessary skills and values for working with vulnerable children.
Oversee staffing, training, supervisions, appraisals and professional development.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience.
Lead the home's strategic planning, setting objectives and measurable outcomes in line with organisational and regulatory expectations.
Maintain an up-to-date Statement of Purpose and ensure all operations reflect its aims and values.
Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and the Children's Homes Regulations.
Lead safeguarding efforts as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) including response to disclosures, incidents and concerns in line with Working together to Safeguard Children and in line with local authority safeguarding partnership procedures.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience.
Manage budgets, audits, inspections, and operational processes.
Build effective partnerships with families, professionals, and external agencies.
About You:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare.
Minimum 2 years' experience in a residential childcare setting with 1+ years at supervisory/Deputy/management level.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Children's Home Regulations and therapeutic care.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience supporting children with trauma, challenging behaviour, and complex needs.
Full UK driving licence is desirable.
Flexibility to be part of the on-call rota (some evenings/weekends).
Knowledge of SEND and multi-agency working.
What we offer in return for your hard work:
33 Days holiday including bank holidays.
On-site parking
DBS Certificate paid by the organisation
Contributory Pension Scheme
Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
Annual Salary Review
Comprehensive Induction Program
Staff Appreciation Days
If you are a Registered Children's Home Manager ready for your next challenge and this sounds like the role for you;
Please submit CV and call Stephen on 07895754359 for more details
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Type: Contract Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-24 16:20:53
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We're seeking a Registered Manager to open, establish and lead a newly renovated 3 bedded service located in Wisbech, Cambridge for children aged 8-12 years.
This will be an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and development for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as well as emotional, behavioural, and complex needs.
About the role:
As the Registered Manager, reporting to the Responsible Individual/Director of Care Quality & Governance, you will:
Provide confident, trauma-informed leadership to staff team and young people.
Create a safe and supportive environment that promotes emotional, social and educational development for each child.
Recruit, induct and retain a high-quality staff team with the necessary skills and values for working with vulnerable children.
Oversee staffing, training, supervisions, appraisals and professional development.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience.
Lead the home's strategic planning, setting objectives and measurable outcomes in line with organisational and regulatory expectations.
Maintain an up-to-date Statement of Purpose and ensure all operations reflect its aims and values.
Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and the Children's Homes Regulations.
Lead safeguarding efforts as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) including response to disclosures, incidents and concerns in line with Working together to Safeguard Children and in line with local authority safeguarding partnership procedures.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience.
Manage budgets, audits, inspections, and operational processes.
Build effective partnerships with families, professionals, and external agencies.
About You:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare.
Minimum 2 years' experience in a residential childcare setting with 1+ years at supervisory/Deputy/management level.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Children's Home Regulations and therapeutic care.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience supporting children with trauma, challenging behaviour, and complex needs.
Full UK driving licence is desirable.
Flexibility to be part of the on-call rota (some evenings/weekends).
Knowledge of SEND and multi-agency working.
What we offer in return for your hard work:
33 Days holiday including bank holidays.
On-site parking
DBS Certificate paid for by Excelcare
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Contributory Pension Scheme
Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
Annual Salary Review
Comprehensive Induction Program
Staff Appreciation Days
If you are a Registered Children's Home Manager ready for your next challenge and this sounds like the role for you, please apply online today.
If interested, please submit CV and call Stephen on 07895754359 for more details ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Wisbech, England
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-24 16:16:06
