Childrens Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Children and Young People’s Support Worker, where your compassion and commitment will make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. In this role, you will provide essential support across various settings, ensuring positive outcomes and shaping futures. With flexible shifts, competitive pay, and ongoing training opportunities, this position offers the chance to grow your career in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and have the experience required, we invite you to apply and help us deliver exceptional care.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Free training aligned with the Care Certificate

Ongoing support and in-house courses

Annual pay increases

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card with discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience working with children or young adults.
• Must be over 21 years old and have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting, safeguarding, and promoting wellbeing.
• Assisting with daily routines in community and educational settings.
• Managing complex behaviors and crisis interventions.

Skills

Experience with children or young adults

Knowledge of EBD, SEMH, CSE, or SEND

Good English communication skills

Education

Diploma 3/4 in Health and Social Care or Residential Care

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, we’re dedicated to providing high-quality temporary care staff. We prioritize quality, compassion, and going the extra mile, ensuring our team has everything needed to make a real difference in the lives of those we care for.

We are a close-knit team that values a supportive and welcoming work environment. This enables our staff to advance their careers and deliver exceptional care. Join us and help us make a difference!

As a leading care agency specializing in temporary recruitment, Nurseplus is looking for Children’s and Young People Support Workers. You should be highly motivated, committed, and genuinely interested in delivering excellent care for children and young people. You will work across various settings, including Mental Health, Autism, Challenging Behavior, Education, and Residential.

Your role as a Children and Young People’s Support Worker involves working closely with children in care, focusing on their needs in all aspects of life, including education, hobbies, and activities.

Your support will help develop positive outcomes and shape the future of children and young people.

What Nurseplus offers you as a Children and Young People’s Support Worker:

• Flexible shifts – full-time or part-time, days, nights, weekends
• Pay rates from £13.15 to £18.50 per hour, paid weekly
• Free training aligned with the Care Certificate
• Ongoing support, in-house courses, and funded qualifications
• Annual pay increases
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card with discounts

Responsibilities of a Children and Young People’s Support Worker:

• Supporting, safeguarding, and promoting wellbeing
• Assisting with daily routines in community and educational settings
• Organizing and facilitating social activities
• Transportation
• Working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe practice
• Providing high levels of supervision and support
• Working in line with Ofsted regulations
• Managing complex behaviors and crisis interventions
• Contributing to care plans and risk assessments

Requirements for the role:

• Minimum 6 months experience working with children or young adults
• Must be over 21 years old
• Right to work in the UK
• Knowledge of EBD, SEMH, CSE, or SEND
• Good English communication skills
• Desirable: Diploma 3/4 in Health and Social Care or Residential Care
• Enhanced DBS (cost approx. £45.40, refundable after set period)