Support Worker - Children

Do you have experience working with young people? Do you enjoy building relationships and improving young people's opportunities? Are you passionate about helping people? Apply here!

My client is an ambitious local council who are opening up new children's homes in Doncaster. We are looking to hire Support Worker for their brand new children's home for young people in care.

Working in a residential children's home includes supporting young people with daily routine such as washing, cleaning, meal times and homework, supporting them in their interests and hobbies, de-escalation of challenging behaviour including physical and verbal aggression.

This is a full-time permanent role that includes shift patterns covering weekdays, weekends, long days, and overnight stays.

If you had experience working with children, or experience working with young adults with challenging behaviours then I would like to hear from you. Someone who is enthusiastic, confident, and passionate about supporting young people.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary from £25,969
• Time and Third Enhancement Pay on hours worked after 10pm
• 50% Pay Weekend Uplift
• Opportunity to complete a NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
• Career progression
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discounts

What are the requirements:

• Ideally experience working with children and young people (schools, youth work, fostering, SEN education or children in care)
• Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preference)
• Full UK driving licence (preferrred)

Apply here and work with some of the UK's most vulnerable young people to give them a chance!