Children's Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Retford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a dedicated Residential Care Worker. The role involves supporting the social, emotional, and educational development of children and young people in a nurturing environment. Candidates will need experience in similar settings, resilience towards challenging behaviour, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Generous sleep-in allowances

Full induction and ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment with progression opportunities

Making a real impact in young people's lives

Qualifications

• Experience in residential, education, or similar care settings preferred.
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and sleep-ins.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to young people.
• Implement and review individual care and education plans.
• Engage in ongoing professional training, including PMCB.

Skills

Compassion

Calmness

Resilience

Education

Experience working with children or young people

Job description

Residential Care Worker
Location: Worksop
Salary: £30,221.88 - £34,405.80 per annum (dependent on experience and hours - 39 or 45 hour contracts available, inclusive of 2 sleep-ins per week)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: Rotational, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins

I am recruiting on behalf of a well-established provider of care and education for children and young people who have experienced significant challenges in their lives. This organisation is known for delivering holistic, child-centred support that enables young people to grow physically, emotionally, and intellectually.

The Role:
We are seeking a committed and resilient Residential Care Worker to support the social, emotional, and educational development of children and young people in a residential care setting. You will be instrumental in fostering a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where each child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to young people.

• Implement and review individual care and education plans.

• Support the development of social skills, healthy attachments, and positive behaviours.

• Work collaboratively with education staff, therapists, and external professionals.

• Participate in activities, outings, and learning sessions both within the home and the community.

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning and reviews.

• Engage in ongoing professional training, including PMCB (behaviour management).

About You:

• Experience working with children or young people in a residential, education, or similar care setting is preferred.

• A calm, compassionate, and resilient approach to challenging behaviour.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins.

• A full UK driving licence is desirable.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary with regular reviews.

• Generous sleep-in allowances.

• Full induction and ongoing professional development.

• A supportive team environment with opportunities to progress.

• The chance to make a real and lasting impact in the lives of young people.