30 child residential support worker jobs found

Children’s Residential Support Worker – Temp to Perm Location: Herne Bay Salary: £13-14 per hour (with permanent salary upon placement) Shifts: mixed shifts including sleep-ins Our client already holds a huge presence in the Children's Social Care sector and understands the importance of the ongoing support required within this community.  We are currently recruiting for dedicated and resilient Children’s Residential Support Workers on a temp-to-perm basis, supporting children and young people in a residential setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team with the potential to secure a permanent role. About the Role As a Residential Support Worker, you will: Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to children and young people Promote independence, positive behaviour, and personal development Support with education, activities, and appointments Maintain accurate records and follow care plans Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all...

Are you currently working in youth work, residential care, mentoring, sports coaching, or child support and looking to transition into education? Aspire People is supporting a Manchester primary school that is looking for a confident and resilient Unqualified Teaching Assistant with transferable experience working with children or young people. Your Previous Experience Might Include: Youth worker or behaviour mentor Residential support worker Sports coach working with children Family support worker Nursery or childcare assistant The Role: Supporting pupils with behavioural or emotional needs Providing 1:1 and small group support Helping pupils stay engaged and focused in lessons Supporting structured routines and transitions Acting as a positive role model within the classroom Supporting social and emotional development We Are Looking For: Experience working with children or young people within the last 2 years Strong behaviour management and communication skills...

Child Resource Worker Zero Hours When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Role - Zero Hours Children's Resource Worker Hours - Variable and inconsistent including evenings and weekends Salary - £12.77 per hour / time and a half on a Saturday and double time on a Sunday. Plus 15% Holiday Pay. Location - Applicant must be based within Portsmouth, Southampton or Winchester area's to be able to cover carers and children support within Hampshire and Dorset. TACT South Coast are looking for a children's resource worker to collaborate with them to support foster children and carers within Hampshire and Dorset. The ideal Children's Resource Worker will already have some experience in engagement and participation with vulnerable children, young people, care experienced children or have similar experience in child-facing settings. Activities would...

Job Title: Children's Support worker Location: Candle lodge - Southampton Contract Type: Temp Salary: £17.91- £35.82 per hour depending on shift worked About the Role Connect2Hampshire are currently recruiting for Children's Residential Support workers to work in one of Hampshire County Councils Children's residential home based in Southampton. You will work as part of a diverse and supportive team of professional carers to provide a stimulating and caring environment for young people who may display extreme behaviour and high levels of distress, and who may have great difficulty forming and maintaining relationships. Your focus will be to act as a 'therapeutic parent' and role-model to the young people by forming positive, trusting relationships that enable them to feel safe and cared for. This requires you to have a great deal of patience, empathy and understanding, and the ability to be consistent, kind and respectful, even in the face of extremely challenging...

Job Title: Family Support Worker Location: Reading Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Opportunities Pay Rate: From £15.00 per hour (depending on experience) Job Title: Support Worker - Children & Young People Location: Buckinghamshire Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Opportunities Pay Rate: From £15.00 per hour (depending on experience) Job Overview We are currently recruiting experienced Support Workers to work with children and young people across Buckinghamshire in both regulated and unregulated settings. This is a rewarding and dynamic role supporting vulnerable children and young people with a range of needs. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within children's services and be confident managing challenging behaviours while maintaining a safe and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people Promote emotional wellbeing, independence, and positive behaviour Work within regulated and...

Job Title: Support Worker - Children & Young People Location: Milton Keynes Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Opportunities Pay Rate: From £15.00 per hour (depending on experience) Job Overview We are currently recruiting experienced Support Workers to work with children and young people across Milton Keynes in both regulated and unregulated settings. This is a rewarding and dynamic role supporting vulnerable children and young people with a range of needs. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within children's services and be confident managing challenging behaviours while maintaining a safe and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people Promote emotional wellbeing, independence, and positive behaviour Work within regulated and unregulated settings in line with policies and safeguarding procedures Support young people with daily routines, education, appointments, and activities...

Requirement: Minimum 6 months UK experience working with children & young people About the Role We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and professional Family Support Worker to work across Reading. This rewarding role involves direct work with children, young people, and families in a variety of settings including family homes and residential homes. This position would suit someone confident, organised, and experienced in managing sensitive situations while prioritising safeguarding and child welfare at all times. Key Responsibilities Conduct unannounced welfare visits to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people Supervise and facilitate contact sessions between children and family members Provide practical and emotional support to families within their homes Work within residential settings to support young people where required Accurately record observations, reports, and any safeguarding concerns Maintain professional boundaries while building...

Job Title: Family Support Worker Location: Croydon Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Opportunities Pay Rate: From £15.00 per hour (depending on experience) Requirement: Minimum 6 months UK experience working with children & young people About the Role We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and professional Family Support Worker to work across Croydon. This rewarding role involves direct work with children, young people, and families in a variety of settings including family homes and residential homes. This position would suit someone confident, organised, and experienced in managing sensitive situations while prioritising safeguarding and child welfare at all times. Key Responsibilities Conduct unannounced welfare visits to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people Supervise and facilitate contact sessions between children and family members Provide practical and emotional support to families within their homes Work within residential settings to...

Job Title: Family Support Worker Location: Surrey Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Opportunities Pay Rate: From £15.00 per hour (depending on experience) Requirement: Minimum 6 months UK experience working with children & young people About the Role We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and professional Family Support Worker to work across Surrey. This rewarding role involves direct work with children, young people, and families in a variety of settings including family homes and residential homes. This position would suit someone confident, organised, and experienced in managing sensitive situations while prioritising safeguarding and child welfare at all times. Key Responsibilities Conduct unannounced welfare visits to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people Supervise and facilitate contact sessions between children and family members Provide practical and emotional support to families within their homes Work within residential settings to...

Job Title: Support Worker - Children & Young People Location: East Sussex Job Type: Temporary (Ongoing) Pay Rate: From £15.00 per hour (depending on experience) Shifts: Days, Long Days, Sleep-ins & Waking Nights - Flexible Patterns Hours: Lots of hours available About the Role We are currently recruiting Support Workers to work across a variety of settings throughout East Sussex, including: Children's Residential Homes Young People's Secure Units Specialist and Supported Living ProvisionsThis is a temporary role with ongoing opportunities and plenty of hours available. You will have the chance to gain experience in different environments while making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Key Responsibilities Build positive and professional relationships with children and young people Provide emotional and practical support tailored to individual needs Encourage engagement in education, activities, and daily routines Promote independence,...

Job Title: Support Worker - Secure Unit (Young People 10-18) Location: Peterborough Pay Rate: From £17.00 per hour (depending on experience) Shifts: Days and Waking Nights (flexible shift patterns available) About the Role We are seeking dedicated and resilient Support Workers to join our team within a secure unit for young people aged 10-18 in Peterborough. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people who require structured support, guidance, and positive role models. You will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment while promoting the welfare and development of the young people in our care. Key Responsibilities Build positive, professional relationships with young people Actively engage and interact with young people throughout your shift Encourage participation in educational, recreational, and life-skills activities Promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour Ensure the safety and...

Behaviour Mentor Location: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, West London Nearest Station: Putney Bridge Station Contract: 23rd Feb 2026 - July 2026 Hours: 8:30am - 3:00pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only) Setting: Specialist Primary SEMH Provision Age Range: EYFS - Year 4 Class Sizes: 5-8 pupils About the Opportunity Tradewind are working with a specialist primary SEMH provision in Hammersmith & Fulham is looking to appoint a dedicated and empathetic Behaviour Mentor / Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant from January 2026. This role involves supporting pupils in EYFS through to Year 4 who experience social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. You will play a key role in helping children regulate their emotions, build positive behaviours, and engage successfully with a mainstream-style curriculum. With small class groups of just 5-8 pupils, you will be able to provide meaningful, individualised support in a structured and nurturing environment. This...

Children’s Social Worker – Corporate Parenting (Looked After Children Team) Location: Wrexham - 4 days in the offcie - 1 day WFH Salary: £38.43 Per day UMBRELLA (£28.70 PAYE) Contract: Initially 12 weeks - potential to extend - full time, 37 hours per week Working on behalf of Wrexham Country Borough Council, We are seeking a passionate Children’s Social Worker to join their Corporate Parenting – Looked After Children Team, supporting children in care to achieve stability, safety, and positive long-term outcomes. About the Role As a Social Worker in the Corporate Parenting team, you will hold a caseload of looked after children and young people, delivering high-quality care planning, statutory visiting, and permanence planning. You will build strong, meaningful relationships with children, carers, and partner agencies to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive. You will play a key role in care planning, placement stability, and pathway planning, ensuring...

Residential Support Worker in Education - Lichfield - ASAP I am currently recruiting for a Special Educational Needs School in the Lichfield area that are looking to appoint some new SEND support staff with Autism/PMLD/Complex Needs & associated challenging behaviour experience. The positions are to cover day to day, short and long term bookings. They are seeking people that have experience of working with individuals with SEMH needs. As a Learning Support Assistant with care experience you will be working alongside the class Teacher and other staff supporting pupils with everyday school life, however, there will be times that you will need to be supporting children on a one to one and small groups bases. You will be a source of support for pupils and will ensure they are motivated, happy and engaged. The school caters for children with a wide range of needs including Autism , MLD, PMLD, SLD & SEMH complex needs. The school caters for pupils aged 11-19. I am happy to...

Outreach Housing Support Worker * Homelessness Support * Birmingham * Temp to Perm * Excellent Pay Rate Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Social Housing? Client snapshot: I am currently recruiting for an organisation specialising in support for those who have Homelessness and mental health Support needs – their work is certainly well recognised as they continue to expand all over the UK. Having recently expanded upon services within Birmingham they are currently looking for Support Workers to help contribute to the high-quality service they provide to those in need. Could that be you? Vacancy Brief: * Our client is seeking an Outreach Housing Support Worker, supporting young people at risk of homelessness on an initial Temp to Perm basis. * This vacancy is full-time, 37.5 hours per week. * Working Pattern: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with flexibility to work an occasional late shift. * This vacancy is based...

Job Title: Youth & Transition Support Worker Area: Bury, Greater Manchester Start Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £525-£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: Are you passionate about empowering young people with special educational needs to achieve independence, confidence, and success beyond school? We are seeking dedicated a Youth & Transition Support Worker to join a specialist secondary and sixth form school in Bury, supporting pupils aged 11-19 with a wide range of complex needs, including autism, learning difficulties, and physical impairments. Youth & Transition Support Worker Role and Responsibilities: Support pupils to develop independence, life skills, and employability, including college and vocational transitions. Work closely with teaching staff, families, and external agencies to create personalised pathways that...

Do you have experience working with children who have SEN or any transferrable skills, such as care/ support worker setting, ambulance, police force, military, residential care, sports coach etc? OR are you currently working in the care setting and searching for socialable hours and no weekends for your family!  Teaching Personnel recruit for many schools across Essex who are looking for teaching assistants, support workers, behaviour mentors and Learning Support Assistants. One of our schools are looking for an LSA (Learning Support Assistant) to help support an SEN school based in Chelmsford. This school are needing extra staff to help support the children either in a 1:1 setting or small groups. EXPERIENCE WITHIN A SCHOOL IS NOT NECESSARY AS LONG AS YOU HAVE THE PASSION AND COMMITMENT TO WORK WITH CHILDREN! About the role: Sociable hours, NO WEEKENDS – 8.30am-3.30pm Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEN. Assist with classroom activities and help...

Do you have experience in youth work, residential care, mentoring, sports coaching, or child support roles? Aspire People is recruiting individuals with transferable skills to work as Unqualified Teaching Assistants in Manchester primary schools. Your Experience May Include: Youth worker or mentor Residential support worker Sports coach working with children Behaviour mentor Childcare or nursery experience The Role: Supporting pupils with behavioural or emotional needs Providing structured classroom support Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement Assisting with academic tasks Acting as a positive role model The Ideal Candidate: Strong communication and relationship-building skills Resilient and confident managing behaviour Patient and empathetic approach Willingness to learn school policies and safeguarding procedures Benefits: Opportunity to transition into education Long-term and permanent opportunities available Competitive daily rates Full support...

Teaching Assistant – Specialist Autism School, New Forest Location: Specialist School, New Forest Contract: Full-time, Temporary (with potential to become permanent) Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm Pay: £82 – £95 per day Start Date: March 2026 Essential Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car A well-regarded specialist school in the New Forest is seeking committed Teaching Assistants to support students aged 11–18 with Autism and a range of neurodivergent needs. While this role is classroom-based during school hours, it’s worth noting that the site also includes residential housing for some pupils, creating a strong sense of community across the school. About the School This specialist secondary school provides a calm, nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, supported and understood. Set within beautiful grounds, the school offers small class sizes, personalised learning and opportunities for outdoor exploration. Staff work collaboratively to create a positive,...

Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs Location: Sale Full Time – Essential TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in Sale, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and complex learning needs. The school is seeking a committed, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people who require tailored, consistent and nurturing support to thrive both academically and personally. The Role: • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups • Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivering adapted learning activities • Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies • Supporting communication and social interaction development • Contributing to EHCP targets and personalised learning plans • Creating a safe, inclusive...