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Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Apply here!
My client is looking for passionate support workers who have experience working in residential settings, with children/young adults with traumatic backgrounds, challenging behaviour and/or learning disabilities.
They are the local council who have children's homes in and around Leeds, supporting young people who have learning disabilities and those who have had challenging starts in life.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Benefits include:
£28,598 per annum
Hourly Rate uplifts for working beyond 10pm and for working Weekends
OTE is £33,000 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
About you :
A background working with SEN children/ Youth work/ semi-independent living/ children's homes/ care leavers
A level 3 diploma is desirable however not essential for this role.
Ability to work shift patterns, nights, sleep ins, unsociable hours
Please note that we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship for this role.
If this sounds like it could be the next move for you, apply here!
Summer Smith - Recruitment Consultant
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Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £28132 - £32000 per annum
Posted: 2025-10-10 15:07:57
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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!
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:
£28,98 per annum
Hourly Rate uplifts for working beyond 10pm and for working Weekends
OTE is £32,000 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: Up to £28598 per annum
Posted: 2025-10-10 14:55:56
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Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for personal development? Apply here!
If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available with National Charity who specialises in providing Therapeutic care, education and treatment to vulnerable children and young people.
The home is based in Dereham, Norfolk.
On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent career progression into management or as a qualified Child Psychotherapist.
My client has a fantastic reputation for nurturing staff and are an industry leader with their in house training programmes.
This is role includes shift work including mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep in shifts so you must be flexible to commit to all.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Residential Worker include:
Starting salary of £33,750
Full-time contract
40 days annual leave
Paid for DBS
Industry leading training program - up to Masters equivalent in Child Psychotherapy
On-going progression opportunities
Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
The opportunity to gain accredited Child Psychotherapist, fully funded in house
Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Residential Worker:
Experience working as a Support Worker in a similar setting (desirable as full training provided)
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
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Type: Permanent Location: Dereham, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £33750 per annum + Child Psychotherapy Training
Posted: 2025-10-09 14:24:31
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We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker or Senior Practitioner for this organisation's Fostering service covering a caseload around Wiltshire.
This is a full time position with hybrid working.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
About the team
This organisation provides multiple services for Children in need including specialist: education, residential care, clinical services, crisis intervention and fostering.
This organisation has a child-centred ethos and work from a Trauma-informed model.
About you
The successful candidate will have Social Worker experience within Fostering Social Work teams post qualification and whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation.
What's on offer?
A salary of £33,755 - £39,547 dependent on experience (Social Worker)
A car allowance on top of the salary & mileage covered
An on-call allowance
25 days of annual leave + public holidays
Company pension
Health memberships
Training & development opportunities
Other benefits
Hours: Full time / Permanent
For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny
07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
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Type: Permanent Location: Wiltshire, England
Salary / Rate: £38255 - £44047 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2025-10-08 15:49:11
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Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Manager ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for someone to open, develop and lead at our new 6 bed Ofsted-regulated Children's Home - Meadow House supporting children aged 11-17 years with EBD.
The home is based in Hither Green, Southeast London.
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
As Registered Manager you'll ensure the home provides a safe, nurturing, and child-centred environment that complies with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including the Children's Homes Regulations, the Quality Standards, and Ofsted inspection frameworks.
They will manage budgets and resources effectively, contribute to service development, and drive continuous improvement to secure positive outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management
Act as the Ofsted Registered Manager for the home, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Recruit and develop your own team
Provide visible leadership to the team, modelling professional standards and a child-focused culture.
Supervise, mentor and appraise staff at all levels, ensuring access to professional development.
Ensure team have the necessary support and training to deliver excellent care practice
Chair meetings, contribute to service planning, and provide management cover as required.
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times, working in line with statutory guidance.
Oversee the development of personalised care plans to support young people with complex needs, trauma, and challenging behaviours.
Ensure inclusive, anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities are embedded across the service.
Audit case files, monitor standards and implement recommendations to drive and continually improve quality.
Operational & Financial Management
Manage the home's allocated budget, including team resourcing and financial monitoring.
Ensure efficient rota planning to maintain safe staffing levels.
Prepare accurate management information, reports and forecasts.
Monitor KPIs and quality measures to ensure the service meets or exceeds expectations.
Work closely with social workers, families, schools, health, police and other agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
Represent the home at internal and external meetings, panels and inspections.
Contribute to policy and practice development within the wider service.
Lead business planning for the home, linking objectives to service priorities and outcomes.
Actively participate in service improvement initiatives, user feedback and consultation.
Ensure the home remains “Ofsted inspection ready” at all times.
About You:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
At least 4 years' post-qualification experience, including 2+ years in a management role within a children's residential setting.
Expert knowledge of children's homes regulations, safeguarding legislation and Ofsted inspection frameworks.
Experience of managing budgets, resources and staffing effectively.
Strong leadership, supervision, and team development skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation.
Ability to work in partnership with multi-agency professionals.
Experience of driving service improvement and working to KPIs.
Additional professional training in therapeutic or trauma-informed practice would be helpful
Experience of contributing to policy development would be beneficial
Full UK driving licence - desirable
Benefits you can expect in return for your hard work:
33 Days holiday including bank holidays.
On-site parking
DBS Certificate paid for by Excelcare
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Contributory Pension Scheme
Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
Annual Salary Review
Comprehensive Induction Program
Staff Appreciation Days
*Terms & Conditions apply
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Type: Contract Location: Hither Green, England
Salary / Rate: £59000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 2025-10-07 16:43:32
