Children's residential support worker

Charles Hunter Associates; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for Children's Support Workers to join their team across the Somerset area. The role involves providing emotional and practical support to children and young people, ensuring their safety and helping them achieve positive outcomes. Ideal candidates must have experience working with children, a full UK driving licence, and a reliable, child-centred approach. Competitive pay and flexible hours are offered in both temporary and temp-to-permanent positions.

Benefits

Supportive teams and ongoing opportunities for development

Competitive pay rates depending on role and experience

Flexible hours available

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is essential.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
• Strong communication skills and safeguarding awareness are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people.
• Promote safety and wellbeing while helping achieve positive outcomes.
• Work in various settings including community and residential environments.

Skills

Strong communication

Safeguarding awareness

Reliability

Resilience

Child-centred approach

Job description

Children's Support Workers - Somerset

Full-time & Part-time | Temp & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities Available

We are currently recruiting Children's Support Workers to join our teams across the Somerset area. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people, with the drive to make a meaningful difference in their lives.

About the Role

You will work directly with children and young people in a variety of settings, providing emotional and practical support, promoting their safety and wellbeing, and helping them achieve positive outcomes. Roles may involve community work, residential settings, outreach, or family-based support.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people is essential

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Strong communication and safeguarding awareness

• Reliability, resilience, and a child-centred approach

• Sponsorship is NOT offered for these roles

What We Offer

• A range of temporary and temp-to-permanent positions

• Full-time and part-time hours available

• Supportive teams and ongoing opportunities for development

• Competitive pay rates depending on role and experience

If you're passionate about making a difference and meet the requirements above, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or send your CV to Shane at [e-mail]