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About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Community Link Worker to join the Get Safe team.
This role is focused on supporting and protecting children and young people at risk of exploitation, working closely with families and partner organisations to safeguard vulnerable individuals and divert them from harm.
The Get Safe partnership supports children and young people affected by:
Gangs
Sexual Exploitation
Trafficking
Modern Day Slavery
Going Missing/Absent
Forced Marriage
Criminal Exploitation
This is a key role in raising awareness of exploitation risks, strengthening pathways of support, and delivering direct interventions to young people who are most vulnerable.
Key Responsibilities
Engage with vulnerable children and young people at risk of or experiencing exploitation.
Build strong and trusting relationships with young people, families, and professionals to promote positive change.
Deliver direct support and interventions to some of the most hard-to-reach individuals.
Work in partnership with agencies such as youth services, education, health, and justice to raise awareness of the Get Safe agenda.
Map and connect with local youth provision, creating effective referral pathways and upskilling youth workers.
Promote understanding among community and partner organisations of how to identify and respond to exploitation.
Attend multi-agency meetings, contributing to coordinated safeguarding plans.
Support the wider Get Safe team, which includes missing children officers, social workers, link workers, and managers.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
Proven experience of working with vulnerable children and young people, ideally within the context of exploitation, safeguarding, or youth support.
Strong engagement skills, with the ability to connect with hard-to-reach individuals.
Experience of multi-agency working and building collaborative partnerships.
Knowledge of issues relating to child exploitation, gangs, trafficking, and modern slavery.
Confidence in delivering awareness sessions and supporting professionals to recognise risks.
A proactive and resilient approach to challenging and sensitive situations.
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Type: Contract Location: Worcestershire, England
Salary / Rate: £12.50 - £13.62 per hour
Posted: 2025-09-18 16:03:14
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Residential Support Worker
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 smaller, child focused company?
My client is a local children's home company in Coalville who support young people aged 11-18 who are in care to achieve the best outcomes
The Therapeutic Support Worker role is working in a brand new children's home in Coalville supporting 2 young people with traumatic backgrounds and social, emotional issues who are being supported to obtain education and career prospects.
The Support Worker role is offering the following
£ 31,857.08 @ 12.40 per hour inclusive of sleep ins and full time hours (without a Level 3)
Shift patterns are normally, 1 day on and 2 days off.
This usually 10 shift per month, occasionally 11 (dependent upon the number of days in the month)
Sleeps ins are paid at £65 per night
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
For more information, please do not hesitate to get in contact.
Summer Smith - Recruitment Consultant
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Type: Permanent Location: Coalville, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £31857.08 per annum + Sleeps ins are paid at £65 per night
Posted: 2025-09-16 17:28:53
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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 is a well respected children's home provider who have ambitious plans in the upcoming years and are looking for Support Workers to join one of their existing purpose built children's homes Exeter and Crediton for both their residential and supported accommodation services.
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:
£28,080 - £30,000
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: £28080 - £32000 per annum + Sleep-ins included
Posted: 2025-09-16 11:24:43
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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.
Benefits for the Therapeutic Residential Worker include:
Starting salary of £23,177 + 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
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: Bristol, England
Salary / Rate: £23177 - £28000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-09-16 11:22:12
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Job description
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 based in New Milton and Southampton
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.
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
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Type: Permanent Location: New Milton, England
Salary / Rate: £25490 - £30000 per annum + Including Sleep ins
Posted: 2025-09-16 11:21:44
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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 based in Salisbury 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 £24,960 + £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
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Type: Permanent Location: Salisbury, England
Salary / Rate: £24960 - £30000 per annum + Including Sleep ins, training
Posted: 2025-09-10 15:24:06
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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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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: 2025-09-05 14:42:37
