Childrens Support Worker

Cream Health Care; England; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Children's Support Worker. In this role, you will provide personal care and support to young people in a residential setting. Candidates should have at least 6 months of relevant experience and an enhanced DBS covering Children and Young People. Offering £12.35 per hour with additional benefits, this position allows you to choose your shifts for a better work-life balance. Apply now to join a passionate team committed to care.

Benefits

12% accrual for holiday pay

Pension contributions

Weekly pay directly into your bank account

28 days annual leave pro rata

Mentoring from the office

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience working with young people in a residential Support Worker role.
• Enhanced DBS covering Children and Young People – ideally with the Update Service.
• Good references available from a minimum of 3 years work history.

Responsibilities

• Carry out personal care and provide domestic duties.
• Encourage young people to assist in meal preparation and cleaning.
• Provide a warm, safe, and nurturing environment for children.

Skills

Experience working with young people in a residential setting

Ability to provide personal care

Good spoken English

Job description

Job Reference

TF/CSW 0423

Posted

11 September 2025

Recruiter

Cream Health Care

Location

Telford, Shropshire

Salary

£12.35 Per Hour

Benefits

12% accrual for holiday pay

Job Type

Temporary, Part Time, 12 hour shifts

Contact

Claire – 01922 219026

Job Description

As a leading healthcare agency we are looking for a dedicated, experienced Children's Support Worker or Support Worker in the Adult Learning Disabilities sector who is wanting to move into the children's social care sector; to join our team.

You will be working with one of our clients in a small residential children’s home in the Telford area. The home has six ensuite rooms for young people with multiple disabilities and complex needs. The home enjoys two spacious living rooms, dining room, sensory room and garden. The home provides for settled care, short breaks and outreach.

The Role of a Children's Support Worker Involves

• Working along with the team of Support Workers to carry out personal care
• Providing domestic duties such as meal preparation and cleaning whilst encouraging the young people to assist or prepare meals with your guidance and support
• Provide a warm, safe and nurturing environment for the children and young people to grow
• Community access when required

To be suitable for this role you will need to have:

• At least 6 months experience working with young people in a residential Support Worker role
• Previous experience with challenging behaviour and or intervention training would be an advantage
• An enhanced DBS covering Children and Young People – ideally with the Update Service
• A passion to deliver great care to motivate and ensure the young people thrive in their personal lives and also in their education
• Good spoken English
• A minimum of 3 year work history so references can be supplied.

Hour of Work

12 hour shifts – days or waking nights 8‑8 shift patterns. You choose the days and shifts you wish to work and these can be changed weekly – giving you a great work/life balance.

These temp roles can go permanent if you find you enjoy working in the home or we can offer you shifts in other homes in the area if you feel you don't thrive at this home.

Working As a Children's Support Worker You Will Receive

• £12.35 per hour +12% holiday pay
• Weekly pay direct into your bank account each Friday following the week you worked
• 28 days annual leave pro rota. You accrue this based on the hours you have worked at 12% of your pay rate
• Pension contributions
• Access to your rotas and payslips online. This gives all the detail for the home you are working at for each shift including address, telephone number so you will always be in the know!
• Confirmation of all shifts you have accepted via SMS so if you have forgotten you only have to look at your phone
• Mentoring from the office to ensure you thrive in your role
• Induction – at the start of your first shift at a new home

We are keen to hear from you if you have recent experience as a Childrens Support Worker, Care Worker or Support Worker in the Adult Learning Disabilities sector willing to receive training to use your transferable skills based in Telford or any of the surrounding areas such as Madeley, Dawley, Wellington, Ketley, Hadley, Stirchley and Donnington.

Interested? Please apply now or call us for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are always looking for experienced carers with a passion for care to join our team. If this interests you, please send a copy of your CV to us or ring us today for a chat.