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We are currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Residential Child Support Workers to join our growing agency team supporting children and young people across residential childrens homes and supported accommodation settings.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable young people while benefiting from flexible ag click apply for full job details

We are currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Residential Child Support Workers to join our growing agency team supporting children and young people across residential childrens homes and supported accommodation settings.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable young people while benefiting from flexible ag click apply for full job details

Childrens Support Worker (Flexible Hours)

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Childrens Support Workers to join our team on a flexible basis.

In this role, you will work collaboratively to provide high-quality care and support to young people, promoting their emotional wellbeing and helping them make informed choices about their lives click apply for full job details

Children's Support Worker - Weekends

Join Nurse Plus as a Children's Support Worker - Make a difference everday

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a temporary Support Worker, you ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings, from elderly care to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and more complex care needs. You ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts.

Why Choose Nurseplus?

• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn from £16.00 per hour paid weekly, depending on shift pattern (higher rates apply for nights, weekends, and bank holidays).
• Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our comprehensive, industry-leading training that s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills, whether you re new to care or have years of experience.
• Ongoing Development Opportunities: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Support Worker may include assisting service users with personal care, safe lifting and moving, administering medication, meal preparation, and providing general companionship. You ll work closely with care plans to ensure individuals maintain independence and dignity, providing the physical and emotional support that they might need to achieve their goals.

What We re Looking For

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility in your availability, with weekend and afternoon/evening availability
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.
• A full UK driving licence is essential, and we cover full travel expenses up to 45p per mile.

If you re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we d love to hear from you!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn t stop there we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.

Childrens Residential Support Worker

Main purpose of the role:

The Residential Support Worker plays a vital role in providing safe, nurturing, and child-centred care to children and young people living within our residential homes.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support children with a range of complex needs to develop resilience, build positive relationships, and achieve their individual potential. Every interaction is an opportunity to provide stability, encouragement, and positive role modelling.

This is a rewarding but responsible role that requires emotional resilience, compassion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children.

We welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and those new to residential childcare who demonstrate the values and potential to succeed.

The role includes opportunities to take additional responsibility such as key working, mentoring colleagues, and leading shifts where required to support the effective operation of the home.

This role is suited to both developing and experienced practitioners who are committed to delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children.

Our Values and Ways of Working

We expect our team members to act professionally, respectfully, and with integrity at all times, taking responsibility for their practice while supporting colleagues to succeed.

Our staff are approachable, reflective, and take pride in how they represent themselves, the organisation, and the children in our care.

We value dependable individuals who bring consistency, positivity, and accountability to their role. We encourage curiosity, learning, and professional growth, recognising that confident staff create safer environments for children.

We work collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and communicating openly. Trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to children underpin everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Care & Support

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care that promotes safety, stability, and wellbeing.
• Build positive, appropriate relationships with children based on trust, respect, and consistency.
• Support children in their daily routines, including education, activities, health appointments, and life skills development.
• Contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and nurturing home environment.
• Encourage participation in activities that support social, emotional, and personal development.
• Safeguarding
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture and maintain a protective environment at all times.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to concerns, reporting in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model. and support children to feel safe, heard, and valued.

Professional Practice

• Follow care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies consistently.
• Use de-escalation approaches and approved interventions where required.
• Remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience and reflective practice.
• Act as a key worker for allocated Children and young people, taking responsibility for care planning, reviews and outcome tracking
• Contribute to placement planning and risk management discussions and support consistency of practice across shifts

Recording & Accountability

• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records.
• Contribute to care planning and review processes.
• Participate in handovers, team meetings, and supervision
• Take responsibility for quality and accuracy of recordings across shifts when acting as shift lead.

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistent care practices.
• Communicate effectively and share relevant information.
• Take direction from Team leaders, managers while using initiative appropriately.
• Lead shifts when required, ensuring safe staffing levels and effective handover
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to new or less experienced staff and support induction of new team members

Partnership Working

Engage respectfully with families, social workers, education staff, and other professionals.

Support children to maintain important relationships where appropriate.

Development

Undertake mandatory training and actively engage in ongoing professional development.

Work towards the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within required timescales if not already achieved.

Other Duties

• Carry out all responsibilities in accordance with organisational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
• Fulfil health and safety responsibilities to maintain a safe environment.
• Undertake additional duties reasonably required to support the safe and effective running of the home.

Person Specification

Essiential

Willingness to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within two years of appointment.

Enhanced DBS check valid for working with children and young people

Genuine motivation to work with children and make a positive difference.

Ability to build appropriate relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Ability to work flexibly, including shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins where required.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Values-driven with a professional and respectful approach.

Basic understanding of the needs of vulnerable children or a willingness to learn.

Awareness of equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.

Demonstrates professional, respectful, and accountable behaviour.

Acts with integrity and consistency, even in challenging situations.

Communicates openly and works collaboratively with others.

Shows compassion, patience, and commitment to supporting children.

Takes responsibility for their development and contributes positively to team culture.

Desirable

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

Experience working with children or young people in any setting.

Full UK driving licence.

Experience working within a regulated care environment

Understanding of safeguarding practices

Childrens Residential Support Worker

Main purpose of the role:

The Residential Support Worker plays a vital role in providing safe, nurturing, and child-centred care to children and young people living within our residential homes.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support children with a range of complex needs to develop resilience, build positive relationships, and achieve their individual potential. Every interaction is an opportunity to provide stability, encouragement, and positive role modelling.

This is a rewarding but responsible role that requires emotional resilience, compassion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children.

We welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and those new to residential childcare who demonstrate the values and potential to succeed.

The role includes opportunities to take additional responsibility such as key working, mentoring colleagues, and leading shifts where required to support the effective operation of the home.

This role is suited to both developing and experienced practitioners who are committed to delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children.

Our Values and Ways of Working

We expect our team members to act professionally, respectfully, and with integrity at all times, taking responsibility for their practice while supporting colleagues to succeed.

Our staff are approachable, reflective, and take pride in how they represent themselves, the organisation, and the children in our care.

We value dependable individuals who bring consistency, positivity, and accountability to their role. We encourage curiosity, learning, and professional growth, recognising that confident staff create safer environments for children.

We work collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and communicating openly. Trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to children underpin everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Care & Support

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care that promotes safety, stability, and wellbeing.
• Build positive, appropriate relationships with children based on trust, respect, and consistency.
• Support children in their daily routines, including education, activities, health appointments, and life skills development.
• Contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and nurturing home environment.
• Encourage participation in activities that support social, emotional, and personal development.
• Safeguarding
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture and maintain a protective environment at all times.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to concerns, reporting in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model. and support children to feel safe, heard, and valued.

Professional Practice

• Follow care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies consistently.
• Use de-escalation approaches and approved interventions where required.
• Remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience and reflective practice.
• Act as a key worker for allocated Children and young people, taking responsibility for care planning, reviews and outcome tracking
• Contribute to placement planning and risk management discussions and support consistency of practice across shifts

Recording & Accountability

• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records.
• Contribute to care planning and review processes.
• Participate in handovers, team meetings, and supervision
• Take responsibility for quality and accuracy of recordings across shifts when acting as shift lead.

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistent care practices.
• Communicate effectively and share relevant information.
• Take direction from Team leaders, managers while using initiative appropriately.
• Lead shifts when required, ensuring safe staffing levels and effective handover
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to new or less experienced staff and support induction of new team members

Partnership Working

Engage respectfully with families, social workers, education staff, and other professionals.

Support children to maintain important relationships where appropriate.

Development

Undertake mandatory training and actively engage in ongoing professional development.

Work towards the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within required timescales if not already achieved.

Other Duties

• Carry out all responsibilities in accordance with organisational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
• Fulfil health and safety responsibilities to maintain a safe environment.
• Undertake additional duties reasonably required to support the safe and effective running of the home.

Person Specification

Essiential

Willingness to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within two years of appointment.

Enhanced DBS check valid for working with children and young people

Genuine motivation to work with children and make a positive difference.

Ability to build appropriate relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Ability to work flexibly, including shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins where required.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Values-driven with a professional and respectful approach.

Basic understanding of the needs of vulnerable children or a willingness to learn.

Awareness of equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.

Demonstrates professional, respectful, and accountable behaviour.

Acts with integrity and consistency, even in challenging situations.

Communicates openly and works collaboratively with others.

Shows compassion, patience, and commitment to supporting children.

Takes responsibility for their development and contributes positively to team culture.

Desirable

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

Experience working with children or young people in any setting.

Full UK driving licence.

Experience working within a regulated care environment

Understanding of safeguarding practices

Childrens Residential Support Worker

Main purpose of the role:

The Residential Support Worker plays a vital role in providing safe, nurturing, and child-centred care to children and young people living within our residential homes.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support children with a range of complex needs to develop resilience, build positive relationships, and achieve their individual potential. Every interaction is an opportunity to provide stability, encouragement, and positive role modelling.

This is a rewarding but responsible role that requires emotional resilience, compassion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children.

We welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and those new to residential childcare who demonstrate the values and potential to succeed.

The role includes opportunities to take additional responsibility such as key working, mentoring colleagues, and leading shifts where required to support the effective operation of the home.

This role is suited to both developing and experienced practitioners who are committed to delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children.

Our Values and Ways of Working

We expect our team members to act professionally, respectfully, and with integrity at all times, taking responsibility for their practice while supporting colleagues to succeed.

Our staff are approachable, reflective, and take pride in how they represent themselves, the organisation, and the children in our care.

We value dependable individuals who bring consistency, positivity, and accountability to their role. We encourage curiosity, learning, and professional growth, recognising that confident staff create safer environments for children.

We work collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and communicating openly. Trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to children underpin everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Care & Support

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care that promotes safety, stability, and wellbeing.
• Build positive, appropriate relationships with children based on trust, respect, and consistency.
• Support children in their daily routines, including education, activities, health appointments, and life skills development.
• Contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and nurturing home environment.
• Encourage participation in activities that support social, emotional, and personal development.
• Safeguarding
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture and maintain a protective environment at all times.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to concerns, reporting in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model. and support children to feel safe, heard, and valued.

Professional Practice

• Follow care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies consistently.
• Use de-escalation approaches and approved interventions where required.
• Remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Demonstrate emotional resilience and reflective practice.
• Act as a key worker for allocated Children and young people, taking responsibility for care planning, reviews and outcome tracking
• Contribute to placement planning and risk management discussions and support consistency of practice across shifts

Recording & Accountability

• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records.
• Contribute to care planning and review processes.
• Participate in handovers, team meetings, and supervision
• Take responsibility for quality and accuracy of recordings across shifts when acting as shift lead.

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistent care practices.
• Communicate effectively and share relevant information.
• Take direction from Team leaders, managers while using initiative appropriately.
• Lead shifts when required, ensuring safe staffing levels and effective handover
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to new or less experienced staff and support induction of new team members

Partnership Working

Engage respectfully with families, social workers, education staff, and other professionals.

Support children to maintain important relationships where appropriate.

Development

Undertake mandatory training and actively engage in ongoing professional development.

Work towards the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within required timescales if not already achieved.

Other Duties

• Carry out all responsibilities in accordance with organisational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
• Fulfil health and safety responsibilities to maintain a safe environment.
• Undertake additional duties reasonably required to support the safe and effective running of the home.

Person Specification

Essiential

Willingness to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within two years of appointment.

Enhanced DBS check valid for working with children and young people

Genuine motivation to work with children and make a positive difference.

Ability to build appropriate relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Ability to work flexibly, including shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins where required.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Values-driven with a professional and respectful approach.

Basic understanding of the needs of vulnerable children or a willingness to learn.

Awareness of equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.

Demonstrates professional, respectful, and accountable behaviour.

Acts with integrity and consistency, even in challenging situations.

Communicates openly and works collaboratively with others.

Shows compassion, patience, and commitment to supporting children.

Takes responsibility for their development and contributes positively to team culture.

Desirable

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

Experience working with children or young people in any setting.

Full UK driving licence.

Experience working within a regulated care environment

Understanding of safeguarding practices

Due to expansion of services Key Care & Support contracts available.

You will need to be

Fully flexible regards your availability

Have excellent communication skills- both verbal and written

Person centred and committed to delivering the highest standard of care and support

Full and part time contracts available

In return we can offer

Guaranteed hours

Continuity of support to people we care for

Competitive rates of pay

Pension contributions

Training and professional development

Join the team and be part of an organisation passionate about contributing to make the best for people with a learning disability and autism to live a quality of life they desire.

We have work opportunities in and around Trafford. These roles are ongoing and regular hours - not 20 minute call- ins. You will be based in one location.

Weekend Support is essential for this role

What you will do

As a Childrens Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life. You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Supporting children in the family home
• Excellent communication skills and relationship building supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
• Community and social Inclusion supporting children to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
• Personal care helping people to get ready for the day. This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom. Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care.

What you will bring to your role

Duties will vary depending on the personal needs of each person however, as a Children's Support Worker you should have:

• energy and enthusiasm to provide an outstanding level of support including travelling and taking part in activities in the community.
• excellent communication skills which help people understand the world around them and prompts positive relationships.
• a naturally caring and patient personality ensuring the people you support feel liberated, happy, and are treated fairly, with respect and dignity. Responsibilities may include helping people use the bathroom take medication and assist with bathing, although not all Support Worker roles involve personal care duties.
• great organisation skills to keep accurate records, carrying out all recording and reporting in a person-centred, factual manner. Y
• the ability to work safely and ensure contractual and regulatory compliance so our clients and their family can trust, feel safe and have confidence in the support we provide.

In addition, as the role of a Children's Support Worker can be challenging at times, it is essential to have a positive mind-set with a desire to improve the lives of those with a learning disability. You will need to be quick thinking with a positive can-do attitude.

At Key Care & Support, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us.

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

More information about the role

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability and/or autism. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults and children, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.

Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and advocate.

You ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you ll get back so much more. With us, it is never just a job .

In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

What Key Care & Support will give you

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• Real living wage
• 5.6 days holiday inc of bank holidays.
• Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support.
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our long service award program.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Long service awards.
• Recognition awards for excellence in service delivery.
• Birthday care and gift card

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CAMHS Mental Health Support Worker - Days only

Pay rate: from £17.65 an hour, weekly pay

Reference: MHSW/Stafford/1

Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people s lives? We d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a CAMHS Mental Health Support Worker in Stafford!

We are offering an exciting opportunity to support a range of young people and individuals aged 12-18 with a diagnosed mental health condition and other varying needs. Specialising in supporting young people with severe or complex mental health conditions who need intensive inpatient treatment.

As a Mental Health Support Worker we can offer you:

• Flexible shifts that fit around you
• Pay rates starting from £17.65 per hour, holiday pay inclusive
• 24/7 support from our team
• Comprehensive free training
• Opportunity for further development
• Your DBS fee covered
• Weekly Pay

As a Mental Health Support Worker you will:

• Be over the age of 18 to apply
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be a UK resident, we are unable to offer sp0ns0rship.
• Have 6 months prior experience in a childrens care setting (ideally CAMHS)
• Previous Mental Health experience working with Hospital, ICU or PICU settings
• Have excellent communication skills and a basic knowledge of the sector
• Be able to build a strong rapport with service users who have varying needs and abilities
• Have a genuine passion working in the healthcare sector

The duties of a Mental Health Support Worker include supporting service users with individual and group therapies, assisting with daily tasks and following care plans.

Established in 1987, Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare recruiter within the UK that puts people first. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals.

If you are a motivated and caring individual, apply to be a Mental Health Support Worker in Stafford with Jane Lewis today!

terms apply

INDPRI

Prospero Health and Social Care is actively seeking experienced staff to support Children and Young Adults in Leeds and surrounding areas.
Everyday is different and you will face new challenges, we need staff members with a can-do attitude, that are willing to go above and beyond for the children in their care to better their lives, promoting independence, being a role model and achieving a successful home environment for them to live, in line with local authority care plan.

Please see the requirements below:
- 12 months paid experience within the health and social care sector (previous experience with children and young adults is essential)
- Previous experience in a support worker, youth work, or care setting
- Flexible around travel arrangements
- Able to work flexibly, including weekends and night shifts when required (good availability)
- Resilient and empathetic, with a strong commitment to helping vulnerable young people
- NVQ Level 3 in children and young people (desired but not essential)
- Social Care registered

Experience:
Children and Young People Support: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Why apply?
Excellent rate of pay
A rewarding role where you will make a genuine difference to young people
Flexible working patterns to suit a balanced lifestyle
Join a passionate, supportive team with development opportunities

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a meaningful difference in children lives, we encourage you to apply.

We are not currently offering full time positions - please apply if you are looking for flexible work.