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Youth & Child Support Worker - Ages 16-25
📍 Yeovil | 💷 £12.21 - £14.57/hour PAYE + Holiday Pay 🕐 Full-time | Part-time | Ad-hoc shifts
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? We're looking for dedicated Youth & Child Support Workers to join our dynamic team in supporting vulnerable children and young adults (ages 16-25) in a specialist further education setting.
This is a flexible role ideal for those with experience in care, youth work, education, or supported living.
🔍 About the Role:
As a Youth & Child Support Worker, you'll support young people with a range of complex needs including Autism, learning disabilities, and emotional or behavioural challenges.
You will play a vital role in helping them develop confidence, resilience, and independence while ensuring their safety and well-being.
You'll be part of a skilled and supportive team working in a unique environment designed to meet both the care and educational needs of students with EHCPs (Education, Health & Care Plans).
👥 What You'll Do:
Safeguard and promote student well-being at all times
Support students in daily routines, personal care, education, and social activities
Encourage participation in hobbies, after-college clubs, and community engagement
Provide key working and tailored support sessions
Support with EHCP goals, behaviour plans, and care plans
Ensure all documentation is maintained and up to date
Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and the internal care and education teams
🧠 Who You'll Support:
Young people aged 16-25
Mixed gender
Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, moderate to severe learning disabilities, complex medical or emotional needs
All students have an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP)
👤 What We're Looking For:
6+ months' experience in youth support or care (essential)
Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills
Enhanced DBS (Child and Adult Workforce) on the Update Service or issued within the last 2 years
Valid photo ID and right to work documentation must be presented at first shift
Safeguarding/Child Protection training (required)
CPI/MAPA training is desirable, but not essential
A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred due to location
Willingness to complete on-site 2-hour induction prior to first shift
🕒 Shift Patterns:
Shifts available Monday to Sunday
Typical pattern: 08:00 - 20:00 + Sleep-in
Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling
🌟 Why Join Us?
£12.21 - £14.57/hour + 12.07% holiday pay
Weekly pay
Paid training (including e-learning)
MAPA/CPI training opportunities
Long-term and consistent shift availability
Supportive and values-driven team environment
Make a real impact on young lives
📩 Interested? Apply now or contact Emily Young: 📧 eyoung@charecruitment.com | 📞 0118 948 5555 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Yeovil, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Salary / Rate: £12.21 - £14.57 per hour + Plus Holiday Pay
Posted: 2025-07-11 10:10:36
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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: Exeter, England
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £32000 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-10 08:43:27
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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 Okehampton for Therapeutic Support Workers.
The Therapeutic Support Worker role is working in a children's home run by the council and supports young people with childhood trauma leading to behavioural issues.
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: Okehampton, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £25992 - £29552 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-07 15:34:37
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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 for young people with learning disabilities and complex needs based in Honiton.
The Therapeutic Support Worker role is working in a residential children's home for young people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs.
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: Honiton, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £25992 per annum + + £4,000 sleep ins per annum (OTE £29,000)
Posted: 2025-07-07 15:34:07
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Job description
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!
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
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 open in and around Leeds as well as plans to open more.
The homes support young people with trauma and difficult starts in life and specialist homes for young people with learning disabilities.
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:
£26,424 per annum
Hourly Rate uplifts for working beyond 10pm and for working Weekends
OTE is £31,000 per annum
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
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
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: Leeds, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25 - £31000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-07-05 17:06:02
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Do you have experience working with vulnerable young people in youth work, schools or social care? Or are you a graduate in Psychology, Young People or Mental Health? If yes, do you want to work with and have a direct influence on positive outcomes for the UK's most vulnerable children? Apply here!
If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with a leading Therapeutic Children's Home company who have services across the UK and are one of the most reputable in the sector.
On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent specialist training in managing behaviours such as Trauma, Sexual Exploitation and Attachment Disorders on top of a Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare.
This role offers clear progression pathways from Support Worker into Managerial roles.
Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleep overs, morning and evenings so flexibility is required.
Please only apply if you have a FULL driving license.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Residential Worker include:
Starting salary of £24,096 + £65 per sleep-in completed
Full-time contract
Paid for DBS
Industry leading training and management development program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Residential Worker:
Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (including SEN or PRU schools, youth work, youth offending, children's social care - desirable as full training given)
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
If you are looking for your next move, apply here! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Salisbury, England
Salary / Rate: £24096 - £32000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-07-05 17:03:17
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Do you have experience working with vulnerable young people in youth work, schools or social care? Or are you a graduate in Psychology, Young People or Mental Health? If yes, do you want to work with and have a direct influence on positive outcomes for the UK's most vulnerable children? Apply here!
If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with a leading Therapeutic Children's Home company who have services across the UK and are one of the most reputable in the sector.
On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent specialist training in managing behaviours such as Trauma, Sexual Exploitation and Attachment Disorders on top of a Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare.
This role offers clear progression pathways from Support Worker into Managerial roles.
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.
Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleep overs, morning and evenings so flexibility is required.
You MUST have a full UK driving license to be shortlisted for this role.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Residential Worker include:
Starting salary of £25,490
Full-time contract
Paid for DBS
Industry leading training and management development program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Residential Worker:
Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (including SEN or PRU schools, youth work, youth offending, children's social care - desirable as full training given)
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
If you are looking for your next move, apply here ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: New Milton, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25490 - £31000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-07-05 16:57:44
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Do you have experience working with vulnerable young people in youth work, schools or social care? Or are you a graduate in Psychology, Young People or Mental Health? If yes, do you want to work with and have a direct influence on positive outcomes for the UK's most vulnerable children? Apply here!
If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with a leading Therapeutic Children's Home company who have services across the UK and are one of the most reputable in the sector.
On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent specialist training in managing behaviours such as Trauma, Sexual Exploitation and Attachment Disorders on top of a Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare.
This role offers clear progression pathways from Support Worker into Managerial roles.
Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleep overs, morning and evenings so flexibility is required.
Please only apply if you have a FULL driving license.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Residential Worker include:
Starting salary of £24,096 + £65 per sleep-in completed
Full-time contract
Paid for DBS
Industry leading training and management development program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Residential Worker:
Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (including SEN or PRU schools, youth work, youth offending, children's social care - desirable as full training given)
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
If you are looking for your next move, apply here! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Melksham, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £24096 - £31000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-07-05 16:54:22
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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 Therapeutic Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours to work in their home based in Exeter.
My client is the local council who are in the process of expanding their portfolio of residential children's homes.
The Council want to have the resource to offer children in the county a safe and stable home environment.
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 - £32000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-07-05 16:52:07
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Job description
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 Exeter & Devon.
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 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
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
For more information apply now.
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Tiverton, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25992 - £32000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-07-05 16:47:20
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Job description
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 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.
Benefits include:
£27,259 plus £41 per sleep in (approx.
£31,000 per annum OTE)
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
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
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: £27259 - £32000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-07-02 14:41:37
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Job description
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!
Please note, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
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 open in and around Leeds as well as plans to open more.
The homes support young people with trauma and difficult starts in life and specialist homes for young people with learning disabilities.
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:
£26,424 per annum
Hourly Rate uplifts for working beyond 10pm and for working Weekends
OTE is £31,000 per annum
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
Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or willingness to complete)
Ability to complete shifts patterns, weekends, and overnight stays.
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: Leeds, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £263 - £31000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-07-02 14:39:32
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Do you have experience working with young people in care or in the justice system? Are you interested in working with young offenders? Are you emotionally and physically resilient?
If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with the local authority to work in one of their secure children's homes as a Residential Care Worker.
The unit is a secure children's home which offers care and support to young people aged 10-18 who have been referred by the Youth Custody Service and includes Youth Offenders.
The young people can present physically threatening behaviour and the environment can become tense and anxiety provoking, so for everybody's safety surveillance cameras are in use in most areas of the building.
On offer as a Residential Care Worker.
Starting salary of £28,624
Secure Unit Allowance of £2,500 per annum
Additional £1,400 (approx) for Weekend and Bank Holiday working
OTE is £33,000
Rota'd hours between 7.30am-10.30pm and alternate weekend working - No Nights or Sleep Ins
On site meals usually eaten with the young people
Local authority employer benefits
Fully funded training and ongoing professional development
The successful candidate must have
Experience working with young people in Children;s Homes, Care Leavers, Youth Justice
Or Transferable experience from Prison Office, Probation Officer, Youth Offending, Custodial Services
Understanding of young people safeguarding, secure or prison environment
Emotional and Physical resilience as you will need to work with agressive behaviour and restraints
If you are looking for a new role in a secure service, apply here! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bristol, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £28624 - £31067 per annum + Doesn't include sleep ins
Posted: 2025-07-02 14:37:28
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Do you have experience working with SEN, Learning Disabilities or young people in youth work, schools or social care? Or are you a graduate in Psychology, Young People or Mental Health? If yes, do you want to work with and have a direct influence on positive outcomes for the UK's most vulnerable children? Salary: £25,000 - £31,000 Location: New Milton
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
If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with a leading and outstanding provider that specialises in care for children that have Learning disabilities, SEN and additioanl needs.
On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent specialist training in managing behaviours and the opportunities to complete Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare.
This role offers clear progression pathways from Support Worker into Managerial roles.
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.
Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleep overs, morning and evenings so flexibility is required.
Benefits for the Residential Support Worker include:
Starting salary: £25,000 - £31,000
Full-time contract of 38 hours per week
Paid for DBS
Industry leading training program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
Responsibilities of the Residential Support Worker:
Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (including SEN or PRU schools, youth work, youth offending, children's social care - desirable as full training given)
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
Strong experience building report
Strong experience working in a team environment
Ability to communicate in a positive and open manner
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of others
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.
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Type: Permanent Location: New Milton, England
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £31000 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-01 14:13:49
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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 Therapeutic Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults with either traumatic backgrounds, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours to work in their home based in Dartington, Totnes.
My client is the local council who are in the process of expanding their portfolio of residential children's homes.
The Council want to have the resource to offer children in the county a safe and stable home environment.
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
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Totnes, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £25992 per annum + + £4,000 sleep ins per annum (OTE £29,500)
Posted: 2025-07-01 13:54:37
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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 charity?
My client is a local charity in Leeds who support young people in the local community with their children's homes, special educational schools and community projects.
The Support Worker role is working in a brand new children's home in Keighley supporting 2 young people with traumatic backgrounds and social, emotional issues.
The Support Worker role is offering the following
Starting salary of £28,265
Sleep in payment of £42 (8 sleep ins a month gives you an extra £4,000 per annum)
37 hour a week contract
Full training and funded qualifications
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: Keighley, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £28265 per annum + £4,000 per annum for 2 sleeps week
Posted: 2025-07-01 10:09:56
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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 charity?
My client is a local charity in Leeds who support young people in the local community with their children's homes, special educational schools and community projects.
The Support Worker role is working in a brand new children's home in Keighley supporting 2 young people with traumatic backgrounds and social, emotional issues.
The Support Worker role is offering the following
Starting salary of £26,972
Sleep in payment of £42 (8 sleep ins a month gives you an extra £4,000 per annum)
37 hour a week contract
Full training and funded qualifications
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: Keighley, England
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £26972 per annum + + £4,000 sleep ins per annum (OTE £29,000)
Posted: 2025-07-01 10:09:28
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Do you have experience working with SEN, Learning Disabilities or young people in youth work, schools or social care? Or are you a graduate in Psychology, Young People or Mental Health? If yes, do you want to work with and have a direct influence on positive outcomes for the UK's most vulnerable children? Salary: £25,000 - £31,000 Location: Southampton
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
If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with a leading and outstanding provider that specialises in care for children that have Learning disabilities, SEN and additioanl needs.
On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent specialist training in managing behaviours and the opportunities to complete Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare.
This role offers clear progression pathways from Support Worker into Managerial roles.
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.
Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleep overs, morning and evenings so flexibility is required.
Benefits for the Residential Support Worker include:
Starting salary: £25,000 - £31,000
Full-time contract of 38 hours per week
Paid for DBS
Industry leading training program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
Responsibilities of the Residential Support Worker:
Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (including SEN or PRU schools, youth work, youth offending, children's social care - desirable as full training given)
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
Strong experience building report
Strong experience working in a team environment
Ability to communicate in a positive and open manner
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of others
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.
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Type: Permanent Location: Southampton, England
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £31000 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-01 10:08:32
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Do you have experience working with vulnerable young people in youth work, schools or social care? Or are you a graduate in Psychology, Young People or Mental Health? If yes, do you want to work with and have a direct influence on positive outcomes for the UK's most vulnerable children? Apply here!
If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with a leading Therapeutic Children's Home company who have services across the UK and are one of the most reputable in the sector.
On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent specialist training in managing behaviours such as Trauma, Sexual Exploitation and Attachment Disorders on top of a Diploma Level 3 Residential Childcare.
This role offers clear progression pathways from Support Worker into Managerial roles.
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.
Please note, this role will include working weekends, sleep overs, morning and evenings so flexibility is required.
You MUST have a full UK driving license to be shortlisted for this role.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Residential Worker include:
Starting salary of £25,490 + sleep-in allowance
Full-time contract
Paid for DBS
Industry leading training and management development program - up to Level 5 Leadership and Management
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Residential Worker:
Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (including SEN or PRU schools, youth work, youth offending, children's social care - desirable as full training given)
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
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Type: Permanent Location: New Milton, England
Salary / Rate: £25490 - £30000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-07-01 09:43:57
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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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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
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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
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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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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