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Do you have experience working with SEN, learning disabilities, or young people in schools, youth work, or social care? Begin or take the next step in your career in children's residential care and make a direct impact on the lives of vulnerable children in a nurturing, therapeutic environment supporting those with learning disabilities and additional needs.
This is a full-time permanent role based in Hailsham, with a salary of £26,000-£33,696 per annum.
Please do not apply if you need sponsorship.
To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK.
Benefits
, Competitive salary of £26,000-£33,696 per annum , Full-time permanent role , Flexible shifts including evenings and weekends , Opportunities for training and career development , Supportive, therapeutic working environment , Contribution to positive outcomes for vulnerable young people
Responsibilities
, Support young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours , Assist with daily routines, personal care, and household tasks , Encourage and support young people to develop independence, social, and life skills , Support young people's wellbeing through guidance, activities, and record-keeping , Work collaboratively with colleagues, therapists, and external professionals to meet individual care plans
Requirements
, Previous experience working with vulnerable young people, including those with challenging behaviours , Strong empathy, communication, patience, and interpersonal skills , Ability and commitment to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends , Passion to support and safeguard young people in their development
If you are looking for your next exciting and rewarding career, then apply directly or call in and ask for Laura.
I can answer any questions and fast-track your application to my client.
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Type: Permanent Location: Wealden, England
Salary / Rate: £26000 - £34000 per annum + starting bonus
Posted: 2025-09-10 11:23:26
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I am looking for a Residential Support Worker to join a children's residential care service, providing high-quality support for children and young people.
This is a full-time permanent role based in Ashford, Kent, with a salary of £28,660-£33,025 per annum.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available for this role.
Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years.
I work within the South of England and work closely with you to help find the most suitable role.
Responsibilities
Support the educational, social, emotional, and behavioural development of children and young people.
Assist with implementing Individual Care Plans and monitor progress.
Provide personal care and help children/young people develop independence.
Participate in residential duties, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts.
Maintain accurate records of children/young people's progress and daily routines.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, external professionals, and management to ensure high standards of care.
Promote a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children and young people.
Requirements
Previous experience working with children or young people - essential.
Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
Full, clean UK driving licence - essential.
Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.
Strong communication, empathy, patience, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to supporting and safeguarding young people.
Shifts
Residential care shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties.
Benefits
Competitive salary of £28,660-£33,025 per annum.
Full-time permanent role.
28 days holiday (increasing to 30 days after 3 years).
Fully funded NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare to support career progression.
Employee assistance programme and health cashback scheme.
If you are looking for your next exciting and rewarding career, then apply directly or call in and ask for Laura.
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Type: Permanent Location: Ashford, England
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £33500 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-10 11:21:50
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An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in Congleton, Cheshire area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This care home creates a relaxed and happy atmosphere for top quality dementia, residential and respite care
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*To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
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As a Support Worker your key duties include:
Be an essential part of the team, promoting the well-being and providing the highest quality of care to residents
Assist with daily tasks, inclusive of all personal care assistance from supporting with personal hygiene, through to days out and companionship
Encourage independence, well-being and supporting vulnerable individuals with their daily routines and activities
Ensure accurate record keeping at all times
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Have a genuine desire to care for others
A good team player
Good verbal and written communication skills
Able to show a can-do attitude always
The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £12.60 per hour and the annual salary is of £23,587.20 per annum.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working through days.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Pension scheme
Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
Enhanced rates for bank holidays
Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
Paid breaks
Uniform provided
Refer a friend scheme
Costs for an enhanced DBS
Rewards for years of service
Reference ID: 4654
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call = on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Congleton, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £23587.20 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-09 17:29:50
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The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis, covering 7.5 - 9 hour shifts between 8AM - 10:30PM.
There is a requirement to work every other weekend.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 2 - 3 months.
Please note: you'll be working across 3 services within the Greenwich area (all within a 15 minute walk or short drive of each other)In this position, you will be required to:- Hold a caseload of 9 young people and undertake regular key working sessions resulting in co-produced support and safety plans that are SMART and evidence progress- Produce comprehensive and high quality risk assessments and risk management plans- In conjunction with colleagues, comprehensively assess referrals to the project to ensure suitable young people can be accepted- Provide a safe, welcoming and high-quality standard of accommodation, ensuring when young people move in they feel comfortable and welcomed, and are given information concerning the building and other local services- Assess the needs of young people in order to identify appropriate move on accommodation- Minimise risk to young people by identifying, reporting, and following up any safeguarding concerns and incidents- Work with social workers to enable young people to move back home if appropriate, or work with the housing pathway manager to support young people to move on through the social housing nomination scheme- Support young people to maximise benefit entitlements and secure project income through the collection of rents and service charges and the minimisation of arrears and void loss- Run activities and support young people to participate in activities to prepare them for independence and move through- Provide support to young people who are ready to move into work, education, or training by assisting them to access suitable courses or placements- Work in partnership with internal departments as well as external community agencies to ensure client needs are met- Carry out Health & Safety dutiesPlease note: this role involves loneworking.To apply for this role, you must have:- Experience of working with young people- Knowledge of Ofsted's key principles for young people in supported accommodation and examples of how you can apply these principles in your work- An understanding and experience of applying effective ways of working with this client group, in particular YP's with mental health & attachment needs including emerging personality disorder & significant self-harm- Experience of working in a trauma informed and attachment focused way and a good understanding of the principles of this practice, and how they can be related to risk and needs assessment, planning, goal setting and reviews with young people- Experience of working with young people to develop life skills and support their involvement in meaningful activities- A demonstrable aptitude for working with at-risk young adults in a residential setting- Ability to demonstrate through practice how 'Every Child Matters' relates to the young people living in our accommodation- An excellent level of numeracy, literacy and comprehension of welfare benefits for under 21's, rents and service charges- The ability to be self-servicing in the use of computers to create letters, minutes & reports ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Camden, England
Start: 02/12/2024
Salary / Rate: £14.50 - £15.5 per hour
Posted: 2025-09-09 11:48:15
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The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday on a rota basis covering early (8AM - 3:30PM) and late (3PM - 10:30PM) shifts.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 2 - 3 months, with the possibility of extension.
In this position, you will be required to:- Hold a caseload of 4 young people and undertake regular key working sessions resulting in co-produced support and safety plans that are SMART and evidence progress- Produce comprehensive and high quality risk assessments and risk management plans- In conjunction with colleagues, comprehensively assess referrals to the project to ensure suitable young people can be accepted- Provide a safe, welcoming and high-quality standard of accommodation, ensuring when young people move in they feel comfortable and welcomed, and are given information concerning the building and other local services- Assess the needs of young people in order to identify appropriate move on accommodation- Minimise risk to young people by identifying, reporting, and following up any safeguarding concerns and incidents- Work with social workers to enable young people to move back home if appropriate, or to support young people to identify opportunities for move on to appropriate PRS, supported, shared or self-contained accommodation, and make appropriate referrals to those identified- Support young people to maximise benefit entitlements and secure project income through the collection of rents and service charges and the minimisation of arrears and void loss- Run activities and support young people to participate in activities to prepare them for independence and move through- Provide support to young people who are ready to move into work, education, or training by assisting them to access suitable courses or placements- Carry out Health & Safety dutiesPlease note: this role involves loneworking.To apply for this role, you must have:- Experience of working with young people- Knowledge of Ofsted's key principles for young people in supported accommodation and examples of how you can apply these principles in your work- An understanding and experience of applying effective ways of working with young people, in particular YP's with mental health & attachment needs including emerging personality disorder & significant self-harm- Experience of working in a trauma informed and attachment focused way and a good understanding of the principles of this practice, and how they can be related to risk and needs assessment, planning, goal setting and reviews with young people- Experience of key working and support planning- Experience of working with young people to develop life skills and support their involvement in meaningful activities- A demonstrable aptitude for working with at-risk young adults in a residential setting- Ability to demonstrate through practice how 'Every Child Matters' relates to the young people living in our accommodation- Knowledge of welfare benefits for under 21's, rents and service charges- An excellent level of numeracy and written communication to create letters, minutes & reports ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Camden, England
Salary / Rate: £13.5 - £14.5 per hour
Posted: 2025-09-09 11:48:14
