Support Worker

Children's Support Worker

Location: Newark-on-Trent
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hourly Rate: £13.45 - £16.07 per hour

Shifts: 7.30am-10.30pm + sleep-ins

Are You Passionate About Supporting Children and Young People?

We are seeking experienced and dedicated Children's Support Workers to join a residential childcare team supporting children and young people with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and experiences of trauma.

This is a highly rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children by providing consistent care, emotional support, guidance, and positive role modelling within a safe and nurturing home environment.

The Role

As a Children's Support Worker, you will work closely with young people in a residential setting, helping them to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes. You will be responsible for promoting their welfare, supporting their daily routines, and helping them overcome challenges while maintaining a child-centred and trauma-informed approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality care and support to children and young people within a residential home.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with children and acting as a positive role model.
• Supporting young people with education, social activities, hobbies, and life skills development.
• Promoting emotional wellbeing, resilience, and independence.
• Implementing care plans, behaviour support strategies, and risk management plans.
• Maintaining accurate records and reports in line with safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, social workers, schools, families, and external professionals.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Participating in a shift rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in duties.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent recognised qualification) - Essential.
• Previous experience working within a residential children's home setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and child-centred practice.
• Experience supporting children and young people with challenging behaviours and complex emotional needs.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work flexibly on a shift rota, including sleep-ins.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

If you are an experienced Children's Support Worker with a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification and a genuine passion for improving the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.