Children's Support Worker - Galen

AMDG Holdings; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization in South Yorkshire is seeking a Children's Support Worker to aid in the care of young individuals. The role involves building relationships, meeting physical and emotional needs, and providing a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should hold or be willing to obtain a Level 3 qualification in Children Residential Childcare. The position offers structured salary grades and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Structured salary grades

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive training program

Wellbeing program

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards or already hold a Level 3 Children Residential Childcare qualification.
• Passion for working with young people demonstrating challenging behaviors.
• Genuine desire to improve lives and promote self-esteem.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care and support of children aged 12-17.
• Contribute to meeting each child's physical and emotional needs.
• Build positive relationships with children and ensure their safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Initiative and resilience

Education

Level 3 Children Residential Childcare qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Children’s Support Worker — Progressive Care is a national leader in Social Care with over 25 years of experience, committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture enables us to deliver services through highly skilled, committed, multi-disciplinary teams. We offer a range of services designed to provide safety, growth, and independence for individuals and families.

Our mission is to deliver trust, quality, and care. Every service is thoughtfully designed to deliver excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact, using a professional and person-centred approach to ensure reliability and progress for those we care for and support.

Your Role as a Support Worker within Children’s Services

• Assist with the care and support of our Children and Young People aged 12-17 while maintaining a homely environment.
• Contribute to meeting each child’s physical, emotional, social and educational needs.
• Build positive relationships with children and support their development while ensuring they are kept safe.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to advocate for children’s needs.
• Provide positive and meaningful life experiences to help children develop their skills and self-esteem.
• Provide calm and safe responses when Children and Young People require it.
• Promote a nurturing environment in which young people can develop and thrive, working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Promote independence through daily tasks such as cooking and travel planning.
• Complete key work responsibilities and maintain young people’s files.

Requirements

Our Ideal Candidate should:

• Be willing to work towards or already hold a Level 3 Children Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
• Have a passion to work with young people who sometimes demonstrate behaviours that challenge.
• Have a genuine desire to improve lives and promote self-esteem.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and empathy.
• Stay calm under pressure and work flexibly.
• Have awareness of this client group and the ability to work on initiative with resilience.
• Possess strong written and recording skills.
• Be flexible to work across all different shift patterns, for example waking nights, day shifts and sleep-in shifts where applicable.

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Excellent Pay & Rewards: Structured salary grades reflecting experience and qualifications; pay structures aligned with national standards.

Career Progression & Development:

• Opportunities for career progression from support worker to roles such as Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, and Service Manager.

Comprehensive Training & Qualifications:

• Full induction program before you start.
• Service-specific training to refine and enhance skills.
• Full funding for training and qualifications through our nationally accredited training centre.

Wellbeing Program:

• Access to employee benefits designed to support health, wellbeing, and personal development.

A Supportive & Rewarding Work Environment:

• Strong management support and supervision, with guidance and encouragement to help you thrive in your role and career.

Are you ready to start your career in social care? Speak to our Talent Team and join the Progressive Care Community.

Note: Due to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired personnel. Sponsorship is not available for this position, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.