1338 senior support worker jobs found

Senior Support Worker Role Overview We are looking for confident and experienced Senior Support Workers to join a supportive team working with young people in both educational and residential settings. This position involves supporting individuals throughout their daily routines, both on-site and during external activities. You will play a key role in helping young people build independence, resilience, and confidence by offering consistent emotional and practical support. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you’ll contribute to creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where young people can thrive. Professionalism is essential in this role, as you will be expected to act as a positive role model and represent the organisation appropriately at all times. About the Provision This service provides specialist education and residential care for young people aged 11 to 19 with autism, complex learning needs, and behaviours that may challenge. It operates on a...

Senior Support Worker Location : Residential School - Lymington Pay: £14.88 per hour Contract: Temp (no end date) Start date: ASAP   Shift pattern: Week 1 Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun - 8.00am - 8.00pm Week 2 Wed, Thur - 8.00am-=8.00pm   Looking for a rewarding leadership role where you can make a real difference in young people's lives? Join our agency to support a residential care team supporting young people with additional needs. You'll provide daily emotional and physical support across home, education, and activities, while helping create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. What will be expected... ·Lead shifts and supervise Support Workers ·Build positive, professional relationships with young people ·Support health, wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development ·Act as a Keyworker and advocate ·Contribute to care planning, reports, and safeguarding ·Plan and lead activities on and off site ·Develop your career with training and qualifications...

Senior Family Support Worker We are looking for a Senior Family Support Worker to act as a keyworker delivering packages of support with children, young people, and whole families to prevent escalation to more intensive services. Join South Birmingham’s locality-based counselling service operates from community hubs and outreach venues including GP practices, community centres and Family Hubs across Edgbaston and Northfield. Position: Senior Family Support Worker Location: Edgbaston & Northfield Districts/Hybrid Hours: 37 (9 – 5 Monday – Thursday, 9 – 4:30 Friday) Contract: Full Time - Fixed Term until March 2027 Salary: £30,000 Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies. Closing Date: 26th April 2026 (Midnight) Interview Date: 5th May 2026 The Role Working with families in a person-centered way, you will help people on your caseload to make positive...

Live In Senior Support worker Are you a Male and Female Support worker looking for your next opportunity in Care and ready to start immediately ? We are looking for a live in Support worker that has done this type of role before. CTRC Team are looking for experienced, caring and professional Live In Support workers that are committed and reliable. If not Training can be given, We have an opportunity based in London , To enable Service Users develop and improve their life skills and encourage Clints to lead a full and active life within the community. To promote the independence of vulnerable adults and strive to enhance individual lifestyles by offering access to social, leisure and recreational activities, along with support in further education and employment * Therefore we are looking for a carer that is comfortable with mobility / moving and handling/ Working with Severe Learning Disability with complex needs. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has the patient for...

Job Title: Behavior Support Worker – Primary Alternative Education Provision Location: Newport, Gwent Salary: From £93 daily rate Start date: ASAP We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavior Support Worker to join our team within a Primary Alternative Education Provision in Newport, Gwent. The successful candidate will support a child of primary age who experiences escalations in behavior and presents as a flight risk. This is a rewarding and impactful role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s life. Key Responsibilities: * Support the child in managing behavior and de-escalating situations when needed. * Implement strategies to prevent challenging behavior and ensure the child's safety, especially in moments of escalation. * Work closely with teaching staff and senior support workers to create a consistent approach to behavior management. * Encourage the child’s emotional and social development by providing...

Behaviour Mentor - SEMH Support - Secondary School - Newham Location: Newham, East London Start Date: ASAP or September 2025 Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (with potential to become permanent) Salary: £100 - £120 per day (depending on experience) Remedy Education is working with a welcoming, inclusive and progressive school in Newham to recruit Behaviour Mentors to support students across Ks1 - KS4 This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in behaviour support, youth work, or special educational needs to make a real difference in the lives of young people. The school caters to students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs such as anxiety, trauma, and depression, and has a strong, supportive senior leadership team in place. The Role: Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support to students aged 11-16 Implement positive behaviour strategies and support emotional regulation Help students overcome barriers to learning and re-engage in...

Sheer Jobs Limited is recruiting for an experienced interim professional to lead a review and transformation of safeguarding and quality assurance services within Adult Social Care. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will lead a comprehensive review of safeguarding, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), the Principal Social Worker function, Quality Assurance, the Client Affairs Team, and the Professional Standards Academy. They will assess service effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and evaluate connectivity with wider operational and commissioning services to address any recurring challenges. The role will involve developing a proposed service restructure, including practical recommendations and options for a mini-restructure where appropriate. The candidate will also explore commercial opportunities within the Client Affairs function to support wider transformation objectives. Strong stakeholder engagement will be required to ensure alignment...

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Hammersmith & Fulham, London, UK Start Date: 31/03/2026 Job Type: Full Time, Temporary Salary: £50–£100 per day Hours: 8:30am – 1:00pm (Monday to Friday) Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training such a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. Role Overview We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a nursery-aged pupil with Autism in a welcoming and well-structured primary setting in Fulham. This is an excellent opportunity for a Level 3 qualified Early Years professional to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment with strong SEN provision and excellent early years practice. Key Responsibilities • Provide...

Position: Pastoral Support Assistant Contract Type: Full-Time Temporary (Term Time Only) Start Date: 13/04/2025 Location: Hertfordshire, London, UK Salary: £90–£100 per day Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. About the Role We are recruiting for a confident and compassionate Pastoral Support Assistant to work within a dedicated secondary pastoral provision supporting students who have been temporarily withdrawn from mainstream lessons. This role is based within a specialist support hub designed to provide a calm, structured environment for students who require additional support with behaviour, emotional regulation, or other individual needs. The provision supports a small group of pupils (typically 3–5 at a time, with capacity for up to 15), allowing for a highly...

Position: Design & Technology Teacher (Engineering / Resistant Materials) Contract Type: Full-Time Temporary Start Date: 13/04/2026 Location: Hillingdon, London, UK Salary: £37,870 – £56,154 per annum Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary of is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to U3. About the Role We are seeking a committed and skilled Design & Technology Teacher with a specialism in Engineering or Resistant Materials to join a well-established secondary school on a short-term basis. This role is to cover staff absence and requires a flexible and confident professional who can quickly integrate into an experienced department. You will be responsible for delivering engaging and practical DT lessons to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students, ensuring a safe and productive workshop environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who thrives in hands-on,...

Join Nurseplus as a Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings within in social care sector, 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?  Temporary Contract Flexibility that Works for You: Temporary  contract so you can  Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life. Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.21 and £17.50 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...

Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding Team – Oxfordshire County Council 💷 £42 per hour | 📍 Witney (Oxfordshire) | 🕒 Hybrid Working We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team based in Witney, working with Oxfordshire County Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and skilled practitioner to take on a senior role within a well-structured safeguarding service, supporting children and families where risk is high and impactful intervention is critical. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker within the Safeguarding Team, you will work with children subject to Child Protection Plans, Child in Need plans, and care proceedings. You will play a key role in managing complex cases, supporting less experienced colleagues, and ensuring high-quality practice across the service. Based in Witney, this role offers a hybrid working model, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, reflective supervision, and consistent...

Service Manager – Targeted Help (Children & Young People) 📍 South West England (Hybrid – 3 days on-site) 💰 PAYE: £356.46 per day /Umbrella: £471.15 per day 📅 12-week contract (with potential extension) ⏱ Full-time – 37 hours per week A local authority in the South West is seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead their Targeted Help Service within Children’s Services. This is a key interim leadership opportunity at a time of service development and transformation, with a strong focus on delivering early intervention and preventing escalation into statutory services. The Role As Service Manager, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership across Targeted Help, overseeing the quality and consistency of practice, decision-making, and outcomes for children and families. You will lead a service comprising team managers, social workers, and family help practitioners, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, strengths-based interventions to children in need...

Support Worker – Specialist SEN School (Near the New Forest) Start Date: March 2026 Contract: Long-term, with the strong possibility of becoming permanent Location: Near the New Forest Pay: £100-£110 per day Hours: Full-time, shift-based (morning–afternoon or afternoon–night) About the Role We are seeking caring, resilient and enthusiastic Support Workers for a specialist SEN school located close to the New Forest. This role begins from April 2026 on a long‑term basis, with the school looking to offer a permanent contract for the right person. You will be supporting children and young people with a range of autism spectrum conditions and complex needs, helping them thrive socially, emotionally and academically. This school offers specialist education for pupils aged 7–19, many of whom have EHCPs and require structured, consistent support in both learning and daily routines. No personal care is required, but you will play a key role in promoting independence, building life...

Youth Worker - Heywood A supportive and forward‑thinking school in Heywood is seeking a Youth Worker to work with pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support on a full-time basis. This role is ideal for individuals who have experience engaging young people in community, youth or outreach settings and can act as a consistent, positive role model. You will work closely with pupils at risk of exclusion or those transitioning back into mainstream education and you will be able to demonstrate you are someone who can build trust, promote resilience and encourage positive routines. As a Youth Worker, you will focus on supporting behaviour both on a 1:1 basis and as part of a whole‑school approach. You will help pupils develop positive routines, regulate their emotions and re‑engage with learning. Many pupils will have social, emotional or behavioural needs, and may have experienced challenges in previous settings. This is a dynamic role that suits someone who can...

Team Manager – Children’s Services Barnet Council Assessment Team  Pay rate £31.78 per hour PAYE exclusive of holiday pay or 43.72 LTD per hour inclusive of holiday pay  About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Team Manager to join a busy Children’s Services team within the London Borough of Barnet. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team delivering high-quality services across Child Protection, Child in Need, and Looked After Children. You will play a key leadership role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children while driving best practice and positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and support a team of Social Workers and support staff Oversee caseloads across Child Protection, CIN, and LAC Provide reflective supervision, guidance, and performance management Ensure high-quality assessments, care planning, and case progression Chair strategy meetings, core groups, and other multi-agency forums Drive service improvement...

Cover Supervisor – Durham Secondary Schools | Youth Worker Experience Ideal Daily supply or long term supply, competitive daily rates (PAYE), Cover Supervisor Training Programme provided. Do you have experience working with young people and are looking for a rewarding role within secondary schools? Have you worked as a youth worker, support worker, mentor, or community worker and want to transfer those skills into education? Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with supportive secondary schools to recruit Cover Supervisors who can confidently engage, motivate, and support students across KS3 and KS4. This role is ideal for individuals with strong behaviour management, relationship building skills, and a genuine passion for supporting young people. The Schools: You'll work in welcoming and inclusive Durham secondary schools that place a strong emphasis on pastoral care, behaviour support, and safeguarding. Schools offer clear behaviour and safeguarding systems,...

Teaching Assistant (KS2 Interventions) Location: Haringey, London Start Date: 13 April 2026 Contract: Full-Time, Temporary Salary: £90–£100 per day (dependent on experience) Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial Key Stage 2 experience and/or relevant training such a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. Teach Now is recruiting a confident, enthusiastic, and flexible Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 2 pupils in a vibrant and welcoming primary school in Haringey. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for supporting learning and making a real difference through targeted interventions. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining targeted intervention work with general classroom support. You will work across Years 3–6, delivering phonics and...

Year 4 Class Teacher – Primary School (Maternity Cover) Location: Enfield, London Start Date: 20 April 2026 Contract: Full-Time, Temporary (Summer Term) Salary: £180–£300 per day (dependent on experience) Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary applies to candidates with substantial teaching experience. Teach Now is seeking a passionate and committed Year 4 Class Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive primary school community in Enfield for the Summer Term. This is a full-time maternity cover position, ideal for a skilled practitioner who thrives in a collaborative environment and is dedicated to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. About the School The school is a well-established and inclusive primary setting for pupils aged 3–11, with approximately 444 children on roll. It prides itself on fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where both staff and pupils are encouraged to succeed. The...

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to join the Children In Care Team Covering Dartford, Swanley and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Children In Care. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a caseload of complex cases involving high levels of risk and needs to a high standard to ensure resources are utilised effectively.. Provide a high quality resource of professional social work knowledge and expertise to a team of Social Workers, to include student supervision, chairing complex meetings, assisted fieldwork, attendance in court, case audits and reviews etc, to assist the team in ensuring that it carries out its core tasks to a high standard. Provide coaching and mentoring support to Social Workers, including those undertaking...