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🔹 What You'll Do
Support children aged 6-18 in a group-living setting
Build strong, therapeutic relationships with young people
Assist with emotional and behavioural regulation
Help deliver care plans alongside therapeutic carers and managers
Work collaboratively with the school and other professionals to meet each child's individual needs
Engage in daily routines, education, and recreational activities with the children
Participate in a 6-month training programme to transition into a Therapeutic Carer role
Training & Development
We offer a fully paid and supported induction with a 6-month training programme, giving you the tools, understanding, and confidence to work therapeutically.
You will receive:
A comprehensive training package (worth approx.
£3,000-£3,500)
Opportunity to gain a Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Childcare & Education
Ongoing reflective supervision, coaching, and CPD opportunities
Fast-tracked progression to Therapeutic Carer roles
Pay & Benefits
Starting pay from £12.21 per hour
Sleep-in shifts paid additionally (up to £2,500 extra annually)
Sick pay scheme
Employee health plan
Opportunity to earn bonus payments for extra duties
Supportive team culture with excellent leadership
Who We're Looking For
Candidates with some prior experience in childcare, education, or youth work (essential)
Understanding of trauma-informed care or willingness to learn
Patience, emotional resilience, and a nurturing mindset
Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and potential sleep-ins
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Type: Contract Location: Hove, England
Salary / Rate: £23000 - £24500 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-09 16:59:52
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Have you previously worked 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: £12.50 ph Location: Herne Bay
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 opportunitie 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 Worker include:
Starting salary of £12.50 ph
Full-time contract
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 Worker:
Ideally you will have 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: Herne Bay, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £12.50 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-08 14:30:24
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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 Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client the local council who have ambitious plans to open multiple new children's homes in the county.
We are looking for Support Workers to join one of their existing purpose built children's homes in Tiverton, 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 pensio 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: Exeter, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25992 - £32000 per annum + Including Sleep-ns
Posted: 2025-05-06 11:07:42
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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 £24,192 + £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: Wiltshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £24192 - £31000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-05-06 11:07:13
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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 a highly reputable charitable provider of residential homes and education to young people from difficult starts and display associated challenging behaviour.
We are looking for Support Worker to join a fantastic home in Worksop.
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:
£30,221.88 - £34,405 (this includes 2 x sleep ins per week
39 hours or 45 hours per week contracts available
Job security with a highly established and reputable charity
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.
Driving license and vehicle
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: Worksop, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £30221 - £34405 per annum + - 39 or 45 hour week contracts available
Posted: 2025-05-02 15:30:41
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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 a highly reputable charitable provider of residential homes and education to young people from difficult starts and display associated challenging behaviour.
We are looking for Support Worker to join a fantastic home close to Retford, approx 20 minutes drive west from Lincoln.
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:
£30,221.88 - £34,405 (this includes 2 x sleep ins per week
39 hours or 45 hours per week contracts available
Job security with a highly established and reputable charity
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.
Driving license and vehicle
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: Retford, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £30221 - £34405 per annum + - 39 or 45 hour week contracts available
Posted: 2025-05-02 15:26:25
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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.
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
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £27259 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-30 17:36:34
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? If you have any professional experience working with young people then a job supporting vulnerable young peoplecould be for you!
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.
I am looking for passionate Support Workers who have experience working with Children or Young Adults that are from traumatic backgrounds, or have Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local council who have several 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: Doncaster, England
Salary / Rate: £26000 - £31000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-30 17:22:31
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? If you have any professional experience working with young people then a job supporting vulnerable young peoplecould be for you!
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.
I am looking for passionate Support Workers who have experience working with Children or Young Adults that are from traumatic backgrounds, or have Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local council who have several 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
Salary / Rate: £26000 - £31000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-30 17:21:02
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? If you have any professional experience working with young people then a job supporting vulnerable young peoplecould be for you!
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.
I am looking for passionate Support Workers who have experience working with Children or Young Adults that are from traumatic backgrounds, or have Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Challenging Behaviours.
My client is the local council who have several 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, Alabama
Salary / Rate: £26000 - £31000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-30 17:20:11
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BANK Childrens and Youth Support Worker You must have Right to Work in the UK.
Driver with UK Licence Preferable due to location.
Opportunity in Multiple Children & Youth Services in Bridgwater and Taunton.
We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team of Child Support Workers. As a Child Support Worker, you will be expected to support within Child services covering ad hoc shifts.
We are looking for Thursday afternoons to support a Youth Group, as well as availability to cover AD-HOC shifts at Childrens Homes.
About you:
A successful candidate will have experience working within the care sector, working with Vulnerable Children with complex needs.
You must be able to show compassion and have excellent communication skills to provide the high level of care required.
Pay starts from £12.21 - £12.50 per hour PAYE + Holiday Pay
Requirements for you as a Child Support Worker:
Experience within social care - more than 6 months.
Experience in a role with Children
Enhanced Child and Adults DBS on the update service.
Driving license and own car preferable due to location of services preferable.
Shift Times for you as a Support Worker:
Thursday Afternoon 6pm - 8.30pm
Monday - Sunday Ad-Hoc Shifts.
Part Time available.
Flexible Hours.
Benefits for you as a Support Worker:
Holiday Pay 12.07%
E-learning training paid for by CHA
Consistent shifts each week
Weekly Pay
Amazing opportunity to change vulnerable Childrens lives.
For more information please apply or contact - Emily Young at Eyoung@charecruitment.com or call 01189485555 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Bridgwater, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Salary / Rate: £12.21 - £12.50 per hour + Plus Holiday Pay
Posted: 2025-04-24 11:46:39
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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 £24,107 to £24,700
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: £24107 - £29000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-04-16 08:31:10
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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 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
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £26000 - £31000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-15 09:21:12
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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!
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 offering residential care and support for young people with behavioural difficulties, traumatic backgrounds, learning disabilities and complex needs based in Oldham.
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:
£30,559 per annum ( inclusive of sleep ins)
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: Oldham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £30559 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-14 14:41:00
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Have you previously worked 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: £30,888 Location: Herne Bay
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 opportunitie 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 Worker include:
Starting salary of £30,888 (including sleep ins)
Full-time contract
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 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.
#IND-CH-SUPWK-PRM24 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Herne Bay, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £30888 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-11 10:48:52
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Do you have a passion for working children and young people? Are you keen to work with 16 plus care leaver services? Apply here!
I am looking for passionate Support Workers with experience working with Children and/or Young Adults in the care system to join a leading local provider who are established in supporting care leavers in Manchester area.
The Support Worker role is a permanent full time post paying £12.60 per hour with 1 on 3 off shift pattern (10am-10am paid at full £12.60 for 24 hours).
Your OTE per annum is £29,000.
The successful candidate must 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.
Driver with vehicle
Positive attitude and energy as you will be influential on young people's mood and outlook
The Support Worker will be work in a house for young people aged 16 and over from a variety of backgrounds including care leaver preparing for adulthood, breakdown of fostering placement, asylum seeking status.
The houses prepare the young people for independence and the ability to learn key life skills.
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, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
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Type: Permanent Location: City of Preston, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £29000 - £30000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-07 14:38:31
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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 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:
£28,560 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
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £28560 - £29560 per annum + + £41 per sleep in, £31,000 OTE
Posted: 2025-04-07 13:43:06
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. The team: Our women's justice services support women in the criminal justice system, women who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, and women who may struggle with mental health issues or drugs and alcohol.
We offer a range of help, including emotional and practical support, including one-to-one risk and needs assessments, trauma informed program sessions, like skills and finding safe accommodation.
We support women to cope with difficult circumstances and plan a safer future.
Since delivering specialist services to women who offend for the past 9 years, we have highlighted youth offending as an area of need.
The aim is to address need and multiple disadvantages at the earliest opportunity to reduce reoffending and break the cycle of inter-generational offending. Job Role Job Title: Youth Justice Worker Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours), based across the Black CountrySalary: £25,268.25 - £27,858.29 Closing date: 17 April 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams. Is this you? We are looking for someone who is dynamic, personal, creative and empathetic to deliver interventions that support and enable youths to make positive changes to their lifestyle.
Experience of holding an active caseload is important along with knowledge of case management systems.The Role: We have an exciting opportunity available within our new Youth Justice Services.This role requires the successful candidate to work within a dynamic team to meet the needs of youth females and are known to either the Youth Offending Service or West Midlands Police.
The project acknowledges the importance of multi-agency working to deliver trauma-informed, safe, and rehabilitative interventions to deter youths from offending.
In addition the support will assist youths to develop key skills to be an active member of society and establish motivation for a prosperous future.
The successful candidate will be based between our head office in West Bromwich and our Office in the Jewellery Quarter; however, may be required to travel to other sites across the region to support our partner agencies.Please note, for this role, enhanced police checks will be required. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you.Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted.
Important information for all positionsBlack Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting then welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.Employment checksAs a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.ReferencesFollowing your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:, a professional from your centre of study, for instance a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank managerDBSAll positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. COVID-19BCWA has adapted services during COVID to support victims of violence and abuse that meet all the latest Government guidance.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available at all our sites and distributed to all staff as appropriate.Full details of the BCWA Risk Assessment can be found on our website.
Please read this as it provides the framework that we are delivering services against.You will receive appropriate training to undertake the duties of the job on and on and offsite basis and all situations are risk assessed.Management supervision, support and oversight is embedded in our practice to ensure all parties are kept safe. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West Bromwich, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25268.00 - £27858.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-04 15:33:30
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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 Residential Children's Service company who have services across area in Exeter.
On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent specialist training in managing behaviours such as Trauma, Mental Health, Sexual Exploitation and Challenging Behaviours 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.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Residential Worker include:
Starting salary of £25,772 + 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, children's services, 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: Exeter, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25772 - £31000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-04-01 09:21:56
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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: £24,000 - £29,300 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: £24,000 - £29,300
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.
#IND-CH-SUPWK-PRM24 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Southampton, England
Salary / Rate: £24000 - £25000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-01 09:12:24
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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.
Please only apply if you have a full driving license.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Residential Worker include:
Starting salary of £23,000 - £24,000 Depending on experience & qualified
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: Bridgwater, England
Salary / Rate: £23000 - £30000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-04-01 09:11:37
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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: £24,000 - £29,300 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: £24,000 - £29,300
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.
#IND-CH-SUPWK-PRM24 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Southampton, England
Salary / Rate: £24000 - £25000 per annum
Posted: 2025-03-28 11:17:45
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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: £24,000 - £29,300 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: £24,000 - £29,300
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.
#IND-CH-SUPWK-PRM24 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: New Milton, England
Salary / Rate: £24000 - £25000 per annum
Posted: 2025-03-28 11:16:51
