Support Worker Children

Children''s Support Worker (Driver Required)

Job Title: Children''s Support Worker (Male & Female)
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent (12-week temp-to-perm)
Pay Rate:

• -13.00 per hour (PAYE)
• -17.00 per hour (Umbrella)
• Minimum 40 hours per week
• Day and Night shifts available

About the Role

We are recruiting compassionate and reliable Children''s Support Workers to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people in residential settings. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience working with children who are looking to develop a rewarding career in children''s residential care.

This is a 12-week temporary-to-permanent opportunity, with successful candidates transferring to a permanent contract with the client after the initial temporary period.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to children and young people.
• Build positive, professional relationships and promote emotional wellbeing.
• Support with daily routines, personal care (where required), education, appointments, and recreational activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Follow safeguarding policies and ensure the safety and welfare of children at all times.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Transport children and young people when required.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience working with children in any capacity (residential care, schools, SEN, childcare, youth work, mentoring, coaching, etc.).
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Minimum 18 months remaining on your current UK work visa (where applicable).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible to work a variety of day and night shifts, including weekends.
• Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Right to Work

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.

Locations Birmingham / Wolverhampton / Sutton Coldfield / Uttoxeter / Wednesbury / West Bromwich / Telford / Dudley.