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Are you compassionate, patient, and dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children? Are you ready to provide essential support and guidance to help children thrive? If so, we have a rewarding opportunity for you! We are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children living in residential care. Our children's home is a place where every child is valued and given the opportunity to thrive. We are looking for passionate and resilient individuals to join our team and make a positive impact. It's essential that you possess the ability to endure these challenges and work to rebuild trust and rapport when needed. We need team members who are committed to never giving up on our young people, continually offering support and encouragement. Role Overview: As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in the daily lives of Looked After Children, providing care, support, and guidance. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to create individualised care plans and implement therapeutic interventions. Your patience, empathy, and strong communication skills will help you manage challenging behaviours and support the children's emotional and developmental needs. Shifts are long days with sleep ins. Key Responsibilities: Provide direct care and supervision to children with challenging behaviour and complex needs. Develop and maintain positive relationships with the children, fostering a sense of trust and security. Implement and follow individualised care plans, ensuring the needs of each child are met. Manage and respond to challenging behaviour using appropriate strategies and interventions. Support children in their educational, social, and recreational activities. Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with regulatory requirements. Participate in regular training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge. Work collaboratively with colleagues, external agencies, and families to ensure a holistic approach to care. Qualifications and Experience: Previous experience working with children and/or challenging behaviour. Relevant qualifications in Residential Child Care, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields are desirable but not essential. Strong understanding of child development and the impact of trauma and adverse experiences. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to remain calm and composed in tough situations. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Full UK Driving Licence required. What We Offer: A supportive and inclusive working environment. Competitive pay that aligns with the Real Living Wage A comprehensive induction and onboarding program Fully funded professional training and qualifications Increased pay rates based on experience and qualifications Generous company maternity and paternity leave benefits Complimentary meals provided A robust employee benefits package Free access to wellbeing support and life counseling services NEST Pension Scheme participation Life assurance coverage Company-funded Enhanced DBS check 28 days of paid annual leave Do you have right to work in the UK? Unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role. Please send your CV to be considered for this exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the life of a child.

Job description Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Join our team and help us provide care, guidance, and support to children in a safe and nurturing environment. It's essential that you possess the ability to endure these challenges and work to rebuild trust and rapport when needed. We need team members who are committed to never giving up on our young people, continually offering support and encouragement. Children's experience and qualifications although valued is not essential and we are able to provide intensive support and training in the role. We welcome diverse professional and personal skills and experience as well as hobbies and interests that can be shared with the children and utilised in your work. Support Worker Benefits Full induction and introductory programme Fully funded training and qualifications. Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience. Free meals. Casual dress Support Worker Role Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour) Requirement for positive role modelling at all times and maintaining a consistent approach. Dealing with constantly changing guidelines, procedures etc, that are being presented by our Governing Body Develop a functional approach for young people who are likely to have been rejected or have serious issues in coming to terms with their behaviour Support the young people to have equal opportunities to develop their independence & social skills in preparation for adult life. Liaise with parents, carers, other 3rd parties and the staff team. To safeguard and promote the welfare of young people. Ensuring placement plans are followed, policies, procedures, risk assessments and rotas are in place and education is supported. The successful candidate: Needs to be passionate about making a difference in young lives. Will understand trauma and have the resilience to deal with challenging behaviour. Have good communication and interpersonal skills to provide advice and specialist guidance to our children and families (once trained) Use their initiative to resolve problems. Be a positive role model for the young people. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work Ability to work as part of a team around the young people. Can be available to work Monday to Sunday between the hours of 730am - 10.30pm on an early or late basis. Will be able to commit to sleep in up to 4 times per month . Please send your CV now to be considered for this exciting opportunity, and we will be in touch for an initial conversation. Job Type: Full-time Pay: 27,500.00- 29,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Life insurance Sick pay Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our team in providing exceptional care to our young people with Emotional & Behaviour Difficulties. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. It's essential that you possess the ability to endure these challenges and work to rebuild trust and rapport when needed. We need a Senior team member who is committed to never giving up on our young people, continually offering support and encouragement. Senior Support Worker Benefits Highly competitive salary. Full induction and introductory programme Fully funded training and qualifications. Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience. Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay Free meals. A great employee Benefits programme 28 days of annual leave. Senior Support Worker Role To undertake a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement. Coordinate and attend meetings with schools, social workers, and the local authority. Help oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training in various therapeutic techniques and protocols. Write reports for LAC, Placement reviews and Care plans. To raise any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate. Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour) Positive role modelling at all times and maintaining a consistent approach. Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans. Administer and document medication. Conduct and create risk assessments to safeguard children and young people. Build rapport with vulnerable children ages 8 to 17 years old and their families on supervised contact. Positive behaviour support and physical intervention. Conduct Keywork sessions. Liaise between social workers, families, and healthcare professionals. To safeguard and promote the welfare of young people. The successful candidate; Must have NVQ Level 3 Residential Childcare (or Equivalent) Needs to be passionate about making a difference in young lives. Will understand trauma and have the resilience to deal with challenging behaviour. Have good communication and interpersonal skills to provide advice and specialist guidance to our children and families (once trained) Use their own initiative to resolve problems. Be a positive role model for the young people. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work Ability to work as part of a team with the young people. Will be available to work Monday to Sunday between the hours of 7.30am - 10.30pm. Sleeps ins approx 4 per month. Join us in making a difference - send your CV now

Contract: Long-term Start Date: ASAP or after October half-term We're currently recruiting a Care Assistant to support children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in a specialist SEN setting based in Eastbourne. The students have complex needs, including tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, use of walkers, and other physical and medical support requirements. This is a long-term, full-time role and you'll be part of a supportive, experienced team working to provide consistent, compassionate care in a school environment. Ideal for people with experience in: Personal care (children or adults) Residential or community care NHS, HCA, or support worker roles Complex needs or disability care About the Role: Providing one-to-one and group support for pupils aged 3-16 with complex physical and medical needs Assisting with personal care, moving & handling, and medical routines (training provided if needed) Supporting communication, sensory input, and emotional regulation Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other specialists You'll Need: A background in care, support work, or health & social care A calm, patient, and empathetic approach Willingness to learn and adapt to a school setting Reliability and commitment - consistency is key for these pupils Why Apply? Long-term opportunity with a stable, structured routine Incredibly rewarding - be part of real progress and connection On-the-job training and supportive team environment No prior school experience required - just the right attitude and care background If you've been thinking about making a move into education but still want to use your care experience, this is a perfect stepping stone. Apply today to speak to Mia, your dedicated SEN Consultant, and find out more about how this role could be the right fit for you. Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role! Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).

Senior Children's Residential Worker - Cae Bryn House Job description 32 hours per week Do you have experience working in Children s Residential Care? If so, then this is an exciting time to join Bridgend CBC as we continue to remodel the way we meet the needs of children and young people who need our support. We continue to expand our provision with an addition of a new service. The homes provide placements of varying lengths to children/young people in the age range 6 to 18 years (at the time of admission) who for various reasons cannot live with their own immediate or extended family. The homes are committed to offering a stimulating, safe, caring environment that promotes a holistic approach to all aspects of the child/young person s life. The homes aim to: - Provide children/young people with an individualised package of support that focuses on their assessed needs. - Offer children/young people therapeutically informed interventions to assist them in achieving personal well-being. - Assist children/young people to explore their own issues and experiences and work through any emotions and feelings which may become a barrier to a stable placement and future accommodation. - Provide appropriate levels of support that recognise, value, and encourage children/young people to maintain personal skills and competencies and promote their confidence and self-esteem. - Provide a comprehensive package of educational support to promote the best possible outcomes for children/young people within their educational setting. - Work closely with families or substitute families to ensure that when children/young people return home or go to other suitable placements promoting their young person s independence. - Provide age-appropriate independent living programmes to assist young people to be able to develop the necessary skills to enable them to, if appropriate, live independently. As a Senior Children s Residential Worker in Bridgend whilst you will be based in one service, at times you may be required to work across a range of services supporting young people and the residential service as a whole. You will be suitably qualified in line with the qualification framework as well as having substantial experience working in children s residential care and have suitable experience detailing this. As senior you will be responsible for organising and running shift, attending meetings, writing reports, health and safety, supporting key working, petty cash, medication, supervising staff and ensuring regulatory requirements are met. The successful applicant will form part of the management team at the service and be an integral part in our delivery of care and support. The successful applicant will be committed to their own personal professional development but also committed to improving and the development of the workforce under your charge. The role requires the candidate to be level 3 qualified in health and social (CYP), and if they do not already possess the level 4 (in preparing for leadership and management) and or level 5 qualification (leadership and management in HSC: Practice), a willingness to work towards these. We are committed to improving and developing workers, facilitating their own progression and continuous professional development. Do you feel that you want to be at the centre of the on-going development and be part of a growing service offering potential pathways to future advancement and opportunities? Can you work to the highest of standards, ensuring that the service remains compliant with Regulatory Requirements and support children and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes? If so, we would love to hear from you! The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. Sleeping In, Weekend Working, Standby Duties are a requirement of this post. Closing Date: 7 January 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

We re Hiring Residential Support Workers (Children s Services) on a perm basis (No sponsorship available) Social Care Recruitment are seeking compassionate, resilient and dedicated Residential Support Workers to join our team supporting children and young people aged with emotional/behavioural needs. X3 night shifts per week (36 hours total) 20:00 - 08:00 + ability to pick up extra shifts Key Responsibilities Provide consistent emotional, practical and behavioural support Maintain a safe, nurturing and positive environment Promote independence through structured routines and life skills coaching Build strong, trusting relationships with young people Support individuals with challenging behaviours, trauma and complex needs Participate in in-house and community-based activities Work collaboratively as part of a committed, child-focused team Follow safeguarding principles and Children s Home Regulations (Ofsted) What We re Looking For Full-time availability (Essential) Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (Essential) Minimum 6 months UK social care experience (children or adults) A proactive, resilient and confident approach A genuine passion for supporting young people Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (preferred can be arranged if needed) Willing to be put on the Level 3 Residential Course and complete training provided by the company Competitive pay, training and ongoing support provided If you re committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people and want a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with Social Care Recruitment!

Family Support Worker Location : Ramsgate Salary: 14.00/hour to 14.50/hour depending on experience Days: Full time and part time Mon to Friday, weekends on a rota Hours: 7.5 hour shifts between 09.00 to 23.00 (nights available also) Sleep ins: 30 + 2 hours We are supporting an Outstanding provider in the search for a committed Residential Family Support Worker to support parents and children within a residential setting. You will help families develop the skills and confidence to meet their own needs and those of their children, working closely with professionals to ensure positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Support families in line with placement plans, promoting positive parenting and life skills. Observe, record, and report on parental interactions, contributing to assessments and plans. Safeguard children and vulnerable adults, following all policies and procedures. Maintain accurate records and contribute to meetings and reports. Model professional practice, promoting equality and respecting individual rights and choices. Work as part of a flexible team, attending training and supervision. Assist with domestic duties to support the smooth running of the centre. Requirements: Commitment to safeguarding and equality. Strong communication, observation, and record-keeping skills. Experience of working with children or babies Willingness to complete Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Residential Pathway) qualification if not already held Flexibility and teamwork. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles. The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Please note: We are unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

Enabling Support Worker Location: Kenway Court, Southend on Sea Salary : £12.25 per hour Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied. Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Kenway Court we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. Our disability services across adult care, children s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About the role As an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan. You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication. If There is a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in. Kenway Court is a residential, community-focused care home in Southend-on-Sea. The service supports people with intellectual and physical disabilities. People who live at Kenway Court have wide individual choice, with active support from staff. Our service offers nursing support to those with complex needs. We take a person-centred, flexible approach. We know that everyone s needs and aspirations are different that all sorts of things add up to a flourishing life. Benefits of working at Shaftesbury At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below: Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of a successful probation (terms apply) Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement. Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role. Excellent training package provided for all staff. Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years. Pension Scheme. Access to our employee assistance program. Shaftesbury is the disability charity that s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Registered General Nurse Location: New Court Place, Borehamwood Salary : £15 - £21.50 per hour Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury New Court Place we are recruiting for a Registered General Nurse. We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. Our disability services across adult care, children s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About the role As a Registered General Nurse you will be required to hold a valid NMC Pin and provide the details to Shaftesbury. Your duties will include ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided to all people supported. You will be involved in assessments, medication administration and care planning implementation and evaluation. New Court Place, Hertfordshire, is a residential home with nursing care for 24 adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, plus respite care and services for 16-18 year olds. Our home is a large accessible building. Our spacious and welcoming environment provides modern facilities with daily nursing care. Benefits of working at Shaftesbury At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below: Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement. Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role. Excellent training package provided for all staff. Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years. Pension Scheme. Access to our employee assistance program. Shaftesbury is the disability charity that s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Family Support Worker About Our Client Our client believes that providing tailored assessments in a holistic way to deliver the best outcomes for children and families, respectively. Their residential family centre accommodates a maximum of nine families and is situated in Croydon, London. Their fundamental principles revolve around trying to keep families together. They create a nurturing and supportive environment where parents can safely and adequately exhibit their parenting capabilities as mandated by the court or local authorities. By working closely with parents, they help them build confidence, improve their parenting, and demonstrate their ability to meet their children's needs. About the Role This is an exciting and unique opportunity to promote the welfare of children and their parent(s) in a residential setting. You will work within child protection and have exposure to court directed parenting assessments. As a Family Support worker, you will contribute to fair and evidence-based assessments while addressing the emotional, physical, and holistic needs of families. Acting as a positive role model, encouraging a safe and supportive environment for best outcomes for children and families. You will play a key role in encouraging a safe environment which enables best outcomes to be achieved. Key Responsibilities: Perform daily tasks and maintain accurate, concise records of family interactions and observations. Actively engage and support parents to help enable change and promote individual's needs. Accompany families to appointments, shopping, and recreational activities, providing appropriate support. Complete and report on observations of care tasks as per care plans and company policies. Conduct home visits and monitor families, ensuring safety and reporting concerns to the Case Manager. Contribute to case discussions, team meetings, and handovers, providing accurate family assessments. Facilitate or contribute to residential meetings and supervise contact sessions. Work as part of a team and represent the company professionally in courts, case conferences, and other forums. About You You will hold a minimum of a level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (previously known as Health and Social Care in Children and Young People). Ideally you will have some practical experience working with vulnerable children and young people. This post requires the holder to have a clear DBS check. Changes to personal circumstances which may affect this must be notified to your Line Manager immediately. This post may require the holder to do varying shifts, which can include early morning and late evening work. The post holder is also required to work weekends as part of a rota and Bank Holidays when required. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and they expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. Our client is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The Role: Swanwick Lodge is a specialist, secure residential home looking after up to ten children with complex attachment, mental health and behavioural needs; it provides a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for some our most vulnerable young people. This is an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling role where you can help children recover from difficult life experiences. You will be joining an exceptional team of dedicated and supportive professional carers, working together to provide a highly structured, stimulating and caring environment within our well-appointed home. What you'll do: Your focus will be to act as a 'therapeutic parent' and a role-model to our children, forming positive, trusting relationships that enable them to feel safe and cared for. Working with our diverse on-site education and health and wellbeing team, there's also the opportunity to engage in fun activities that interest both the children and the staff. You will need to have a great deal of patience, empathy and understanding, with the ability to be consistent, kind and respectful, even in the face of extremely challenging behaviour. You will have the opportunity to work a shift pattern of alternate weekends with a mixture of early and late shifts and sleep-in duties, to suit your home-life balance. Flexible working requests can be considered. When you start your job with us, the first four weeks of the role will see you complete a thorough induction programme that includes mandatory training. What we're looking for: We are looking for people who are passionate about helping children. Emotionally intelligent and resilient, you will also need to be physically able to undertake the role and the training. Experience of working with children, young people or adults within a residential, secure or similar setting it is an advantage but not essential. You will be provided with all the training you need as well as our regular ongoing training and support to develop both your personal and professional skills. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Why join us? Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Contract: 35 hours per week plus sleep in shifts Salary: Basic salary £22,367.80 with a potential to earn up to £27,983.80 with sleep in shifts Location: Leeds LCS are looking for committed and enthusiastic Residential Childcare Support Workers to work full time 35 hours plus 2 sleep ins per week with the opportunity to work additional hours. You will be working on a rota basis which may include evening and weekends. Flexibility in your availability is a must! Our vision is to make a positive and lasting difference to young people who have been in care and are moving towards independence. We provide young people with accommodation/housing, as well as support them to move towards independent living and educational achievements. As a Support Worker your role involves engaging, motivating and encouraging young people placed in their individual flat or shared house. Young people supported by LCS are vulnerable and you are responsible for ensuring that the home in which you are working provides a safe, welcoming and healthy environment for the young person living there. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Offer practical support and guidance to young people in line with their individual care plan to enable them to develop skills needed to live independently and to achieve in their education Maintain positive working relationships with young people, staff and professionals by communicating effectively at all times. Support a young person in Education, Employment and Training, who is working towards an accredited learning qualification, by evidencing work completed and submitting this to the relevant instructor. Maintain appropriate links in the community - e.g., educational provisions, sport centre, youth clubs. ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE: Flexibility in their availability as the roles involve shift work - sleep-in nights, evenings and weekends Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, or be willing to study towards this Experience of working with attachment and trauma is desirable Experience of working with challenging behaviour and or mental health issues is desirable Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Be willing to travel so a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable, although good public transport links are available in this area should you have no access to a vehicle Computer experience to an intermediate level WHAT WE OFFER: On-the-Job Accredited Training Opportunities to gain NVQ Qualifications Access to accredited online courses/qualifications Regular Supervisions Pension scheme Employee discount scheme 28 days' Annual Leave (including bank holidays) Cost of travel is covered above £5 to support with commute The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check for this position. LCS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Children's Home Registered Manager (4 bed home) Location : Nottingham Contract Type : Full-time, permanent Specific Hours: 39 hours per week Salary: Up to £55,800 (includes Ofsted and Occupancy bonuses) Accountable to: Accountable to the Responsible individuals and Operational Directors At Dove Adolescent Services we support young people within our care to develop emotional resilience to achieve their full potential in all areas of their lives. The underpinning ethos within our homes is of fostering appropriate relationships with young people and their significant others, to support them within their future transitions into adulthood. We are currently seeking a Children's Home Registered Manager to join our services in Nottingham , looking after our brand new 4 bed home . Main Purpose of Job The Registered Manager needs to hold accountability and overall responsibility for the day to day management of the home to ensure we deliver a high quality level of care, ensuring the home actively promotes the rights of young people as individuals and provides them with quality care in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation. To lead a team of care workers, in conjunction with relevant legislation and guidance to ensure that good outcomes are achieved for young people within the home to meet their physical, psychological, emotional & social development. To contribute to the overall ethos, values and aims of organisation. Main Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for Service and Practice The development and delivery of high-quality care in accordance with relevant Legislation, Regulations, including Ofsted SCCIF and The Organisations Policy and Procedures guidelines, showing an awareness to integrate an equal opportunities approach, and working in an anti-discriminatory way and incorporate safeguarding responsibilities. Adherence to all legislative guidelines in respect of Health & Safety and ensure that all staff have adequate working knowledge and training. The keeping of appropriate records relating to both young people and employees and the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems within the organisation. The provision of management information including the collection and return of statistical information as required. To develop and promote new techniques and approaches to childcare provision based in the home and be part of the senior team of the organisation, positively promoting its well-being. To attend, prepare for and chair various meetings both internally and externally. On a rota basis to take on-call responsibilities - if required to undertake sleep in shift to cover shortfalls. The ability to write concise and evaluative reports and oversee all written communication to enable us to sustain the required standards. To be responsible for decision making when appropriate. Oversight of all admissions and discharges to the home. An ability to innovate change and effectively lead a vision in line with the organisational ethos. All Managers will be expected to have a relevant Diploma level 5 or equivalent or be prepared to work towards this. Required Attributes Enthusiasm in providing the highest quality care and education Experience of managing a team Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures Familiarity with the needs of vulnerable individuals Demonstrate high standards of safe working practice Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, young people and outside agencies Ability to maintain emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviour Demonstrate respect for appropriate boundaries and authority Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to equal opportunities Holds a current UK driving licence / has the use of appropriate transport Flexible and reliable Participate in management forum and contribute to development of work practice, policies and procedures etc. Benefits 25 days per annum plus 8 statutory holidays £3000 Bonus- Outstanding Ofsted Report Full Occupancy Bonus- £400 a month On Call payments- £25 weekday, £35 weekends 39 hours full time, sleep in duties required as set out per Rota of home. Some office days will be required to assist in administrative duties Petrol Allowance - Paid when using own car - proof of business insurance must be provided Pension - In line with the organisational Pension Scheme and government guidance Dove Adolescent Services Ltd established 1993 provides residential care for young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.

Children's Services Team Leader Location: Hertfordshire Home/onsite (you will be expected to be in our services in the Hertfordshire area) Contract: Full time, Permanent Specific Hours: 35 hours per week Salary : £29,484 per annum. Additional overtime is regularly available About us: LCS are a leading provider of semi-independent accommodation and support for young people leaving care. Our aim is to support young people towards living independently and to achieve their dreams and aspirations. We provide young people with high quality accommodation and support them to overcome hurdles, become independent and create a welcoming environment. We support young people aged 16 and over, a number of whom have complex needs including dealing with experiences of trauma and/or loss. About you: You will join our management team responsible for the day-to-day running of the service. The primary tasks will include supervising a team of support workers as well as undertake some direct support work yourself. You will be given excellent support and coaching from one our experienced Operations Managers, including regular supervision and formal training opportunities. You will hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Have experience of working with young people affected by experiences of trauma and loss Have experience of working with challenging behaviour and or mental health issues Knowledge and experience in staff management Must be able to work well under pressure and to time limited deadlines Have good skills in building relationships and keeping young people at the centre of service thinking and planning Must have excellent leadership skills Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle Main responsibilities: To provide keywork to a number of young people, so that they achieve their aspirations and are supported to become independent To provide management including regular individual and group supervisions to the support work team To represent the service positively to a variety of young people, their families and partner agencies To contribute to our Out of Hours Duty Rota To ensure staffing rotas are prepared well in advance and to ensure cover in the event of staff absence/sickness To contribute to leading the team in delivering a safe and high quality service, including chairing regular team meetings and modelling a positive and child-centred culture To write, assess and review the quality of Initial Needs and Support Plans, Risk Assessments and Critical Incident Reports To deputise for the Operations Manager as required To communicate with young people and their parents/carers, to empower them to make informed decisions and to advocate on their behalf when appropriate To maintain contact with the young person's parents/carers where appropriate and in consultation with the responsible local authority To maintain appropriate links with the community in which the young person is placed To support young people to access education, employment and volunteering opportunities Benefits: 28 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Accredited Training Employee Discount Scheme Pension Scheme LCS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

£32,194 - £38,560 assuming good attendance and 1-2 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories Working in our Childrens Homes means being a part of a young persons day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults an incredibly rewarding role to click apply for full job details

Registered Manager - Bedfont Lane Children's Home Permanent, Full-Time, 36 hours per week £52,194 - £55,323 per annum About us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here. About The Role Are you ready to take the next step/new leap in your career in residential children's care? Are you looking for a fresh new start? Come join a brand new team where you will be supporting our children and young people, by helping them to build trusted relationships. We want people like you - who will bring empathy, consistency, and resilience to your work - creating positive experiences filled with laughter, fun, and love, while helping our children and young people to develop healthy routines and healthy coping strategies. Through supporting them to engage with fun and meaningful activities including education you will help support the contribution to everyday life within the home. In doing so, you will help them manage their emotions and behaviours, process trauma, and navigate some complex family dynamics. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something brand new and truly impactful. We're opening a brand new, purpose-built six-bedroom residential children's home (Bedfont Lane) in Hounslow early next year, designed to support Looked After Children with complex and challenging behavioural needs. As the Registered Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, standards, and success of this home from day one. We're building a passionate, skilled, and committed team to deliver outstanding care and support to Hounslow's children and their families. You'll be at the heart of this mission-leading with compassion, driving excellence, and making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. This is an opportunity to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where children can thrive. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic new setting and help build something special for the community, we want to hear from you. This role sits within the Children's Safeguarding and Specialist Services team and is responsible for the strategic, operational, and regulatory leadership of a newly established children's residential home. The Registered Manager - Bedfont Lane Children's Home will oversee the development and implementation of care policies, ensure compliance with Ofsted and statutory regulations, and lead a skilled team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care. They will work on: • Recruiting and developing residential staff. • Managing care planning and safeguarding procedures. • Building strong relationships with children, families, and professionals. • Ensuring the home meets Quality Standards and delivers positive outcomes. The role offers opportunities for professional growth through: • Leading service innovation and continuous improvement. • Chairing working groups and contributing to policy development. • Engaging in ongoing training and development. • Building leadership capacity through supervision and mentoring responsibilities. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone passionate about improving life outcomes for children and young people in care. About The Team You'll Be Working In The Children's Safeguarding and Specialist Services team is dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people. Its core purpose is to provide safe, nurturing, and high-quality care environments that support children's development, emotional wellbeing, and long-term outcomes. You'll be joining a newly formed, forward-thinking residential care team that's committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care. Led by the Residential Group Manager, the team will include: • Residential Manager. • Deputy Managers. • Senior Residential Support Workers. • Residential Support Workers. • A Chef/Cook. • A Handyperson. • A Domestic Cleaner. Together, you'll work collaboratively to uphold the highest standards of care, guided by Hounslow's values and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. The team is passionate about safeguarding, inclusion, and empowering children and young people to achieve their full potential. You'll also work closely with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and families to ensure holistic support and continuity of care. This team plays a vital role in: • Delivering statutory care and safeguarding responsibilities. • Ensuring compliance with national regulations and Ofsted standards. • Creating tailored care plans that reflect each child's individual needs and aspirations. The impact of this work is significant for children and young people to benefit and have stable, supportive relationships, improved life chances, and a sense of belonging within their communities. About You You are a confident, compassionate, and experienced leader with a proven track record in residential childcare. You bring a deep understanding of the challenges and rewards of working with children and young people who have experienced trauma, and you're passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where they can thrive. You have extensive experience managing residential teams, and you know how to inspire, develop, and support staff to deliver consistently high standards of care. You're confident in navigating the regulatory landscape, with a strong working knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, The Children Act, and Ofsted's inspection framework. You're strategic and operationally sharp, able to manage budgets, lead inspections, develop policies, and ensure the home runs smoothly day-to-day. You're also emotionally resilient, with excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, and have a commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice. You hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) and meet the requirements to be registered with Ofsted. We are looking for someone who is ready to take on the challenge of launching and leading a brand-new home, building a strong team, and making a lasting difference in the lives of Hounslow's children and young people. This is a role for someone who wants to shape a service from the ground up, lead with integrity, and be part of a team that's focused on delivering lasting change for children and families. Read more about the work you'll be doing in the Role Profile. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box. At Hounslow, we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or be perfect for one of our other roles! Enhanced DBS check is required for the role. When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Email: Interviews for this role will take place throughout January 2026 as part of a wider recruitment campaign to build a brand new team for the opening of our residential children's home in Hounslow. We're recruiting across multiple roles to ensure the home is fully staffed with passionate, skilled professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch as soon as possible to arrange an interview time. Please be mindful that multiple roles are being interviewed during this period, so scheduling may take a little longer than usual, but rest assured . click apply for full job details

Are you an experienced residential childcare professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join our warm and supportive childrens home in Kegworth as a Senior Support Worker . In this pivotal role, youll lead shifts, mentor and support staff, and play a key part in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive click apply for full job details

Children's Residential Worker - Shift Leader (Cae Bryn House) Job description 32 hours per week Do you have experience working in Children s Residential Care? If so, then this is an exciting time to join Bridgend CBC as we continue to remodel the way we meet the needs of children and young people who need our support. We continue to expand our provision with an addition of a new service. The homes provide placements of varying lengths to children/young people in the age range 6 to 18 years (at the time of admission) who for various reasons cannot live with their own immediate or extended family. The homes are committed to offering a stimulating, safe, caring environment that promotes a holistic approach to all aspects of the child/young person s life. The homes aim to: - Provide children/young people with an individualised package of support that focuses on their assessed needs. - Offer children/young people therapeutically informed interventions to assist them in achieving personal well-being. - Assist children/young people to explore their own issues and experiences and work through any emotions and feelings which may become a barrier to a stable placement and future accommodation. - Provide appropriate levels of support that recognise, value, and encourage children/young people to maintain personal skills and competencies and promote their confidence and self-esteem. - Provide a comprehensive package of educational support to promote the best possible outcomes for children/young people within their educational setting. - Work closely with families or substitute families to ensure that when children/young people return home or go to other suitable placements promoting their young person s independence. - Provide age-appropriate independent living programmes to assist young people to be able to develop the necessary skills to enable them to, if appropriate, live independently. As a Children s Residential shift leader in Bridgend whilst you will be based in one service, at times you may be required to work across a range of services supporting young people and the residential service as a whole. You will be suitably qualified in line with the qualification framework (or have a willingness to work towards the qualification) as well as having experience working in children s residential care. The shift leader will work closely with senior members of staff and management but will take responsibility for organising, planning and leading shifts when required. Responsibilities include working directly with children, liaising with other professionals, attending meetings, report writing and completing any tasks linked to the role. Do you feel that you want to be at the centre of the on-going development and be part of a growing service offering potential pathways to future advancement and opportunities? Can you work to the highest of standards, ensuring that the service remains compliant with Regulatory Requirements and support children and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes? If so, we would love to hear from you! The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. Sleeping In, Weekend Working, Standby Duties are a requirement of this post. Closing Date: 07 January 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

Enabling Support Worker Location: Southend on Sea Salary: £32,864.00 per annum Are you the candidate they are looking for? At the organisation, they are recruiting for a Deputy Manager. They are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. They believe that the people they support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by their core values, the organisation strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that they do. Their disability services across adult care, children's care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, they are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. About The Role As Deputy Manager it will be your role to provide support to the staff and people supported. You will take full responsibility for the development and implementation of systems and processes, to ensure they are able to provide the highest quality of care and support. You will also be required to work with the relevant governing bodies on new business opportunities for the service. Ideally, you should hold a Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification. The court is a residential, community-focused care home in Southend-on-Sea. The service supports people with intellectual and physical disabilities. People who live at The Court have wide individual choice, with active support from staff. Their service offers nursing support to those with complex needs. They take a person-centred, flexible approach. They know that everyone's needs and aspirations are different - that all sorts of things add up to a flourishing life. Benefits of Working at the Organisation At the organisation, they know that their people are their greatest asset. They're proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector - and they want to attract more people like you to work with them. They're now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of their wonderful staff in adult care: • Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement. • Great CQC, great reward. If their service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher. • They want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role. • Excellent training package provided for all staff. • Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years. • Pension Scheme. • Access to their employee assistance program. The organisation is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to the organisation. Through a wide range of disability care, special education and rehabilitation services they promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, they work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. They put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. The organisation is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities; therefore they welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisation, please click apply

Senior Support Worker / Team Leader - Residential Children Home Job Summary Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children's Residential Home Team Leader to oversee daily operations within their children's home. They have a two-bedded home offering medium to long-term placements for looked-after children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, mild mental health nee click apply for full job details