1320 support worker young people jobs found

Temporary Support Workers – 16–18 Semi-Independent Units Location: Various sites Contract: Temporary / Flexible shifts Pay: Competitive rates (depending on experience) We are currently recruiting temporary Support Workers to work within semi-independent residential units supporting young people aged 16–18. This is a rewarding opportunity for experienced, reliable staff who are passionate about helping young people develop independence and life skills in a safe, supportive environment. The Role: * Supporting young people with day-to-day living skills (budgeting, cooking, tenancy readiness) * Promoting independence, structure, and positive decision-making * Acting as a positive role model and maintaining professional boundaries * Completing accurate daily records and incident reports * Working collaboratively with senior staff and external professionals * Ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are always followed...

Support Worker – Residential Living Hours: Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins About the Role We are seeking dedicated Support Workers to work within a residential living setting, supporting Children and young people. Many of the young people have experienced complex life challenges such as trauma, mental health needs, family breakdown, exploitation, or time in care. This role focuses on providing consistent, practical, and emotional support to help them develop confidence, life skills, and stability. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting young people to build positive futures. Key Responsibilities * Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with young people * Support the development of independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and tenancy management * Encourage engagement in education, training, and employment opportunities * Promote emotional...

Support Worker – Residential Living Hours: Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins About the Role We are seeking dedicated Support Workers to work within a residential living setting, supporting Children and young people. Many of the young people have experienced complex life challenges such as trauma, mental health needs, family breakdown, exploitation, or time in care. This role focuses on providing consistent, practical, and emotional support to help them develop confidence, life skills, and stability. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting young people to build positive futures. Key Responsibilities * Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with young people * Support the development of independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and tenancy management * Encourage engagement in education, training, and employment opportunities * Promote emotional...

Support Worker – Residential Living Hours: Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins About the Role We are seeking dedicated Support Workers to work within a residential living setting, supporting Children and young people. Many of the young people have experienced complex life challenges such as trauma, mental health needs, family breakdown, exploitation, or time in care. This role focuses on providing consistent, practical, and emotional support to help them develop confidence, life skills, and stability. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting young people to build positive futures. Key Responsibilities * Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with young people * Support the development of independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and tenancy management * Encourage engagement in education, training, and employment opportunities * Promote emotional...

Support Worker – Residential Living Hours: Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins About the Role We are seeking dedicated Support Workers to work within a residential living setting, supporting Children and young people. Many of the young people have experienced complex life challenges such as trauma, mental health needs, family breakdown, exploitation, or time in care. This role focuses on providing consistent, practical, and emotional support to help them develop confidence, life skills, and stability. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting young people to build positive futures. Key Responsibilities * Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with young people * Support the development of independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and tenancy management * Encourage engagement in education, training, and employment opportunities * Promote emotional...

SEND Support Worker – School Based (Young People) Location: Durham Contract: Full-time and Part-time opportunities available Milk Education is working in partnership with a large SEND specialist provision in the Durham area to recruit dedicated SEND Support Workers who genuinely want to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with a range of profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). This role is ideal for individuals who are patient, caring, and passionate about supporting children to feel safe, understood, and included in their learning. As a School SEND Support Worker, you will work with pupils who may be non-verbal, have physical disabilities, or require high levels of personalised support. A calm, non-judgemental approach and strong communication skills are essential. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, offering flexibility to suit your availability. Key Responsibilities Provide consistent 1:1 and small group...

Why Join Us? Excellent pay + Mileage from £15.50 to £20 per hour Fully funded training (including a £500 TMVA course!) Flexible shift options - We can offer block shifts Opportunities to develop your skills with ongoing training and support Location: Durham Shift Pattern: 8am-8pm Day / 8pm - 8am Night / 8am -11pm + Sleep About the role: As a Children & Young People's Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting young people within residential settings and the community. Working with at least 2:1 staffing ratio, you'll be ensuring safety, stability, and quality care always. You'll be: Building positive, trusting relationships with young people. Supporting daily routines (from school runs and appointments to bedtimes and activities). Encouraging independence and personal development. Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, activities, food diaries, and more). Helping manage money responsibly and keeping receipts. Identifying and reporting any...

Why Join Us? Excellent pay + Mileage from £15.50 to £20 per hour Fully funded training (including a £500 TMVA course!) Flexible shift options - We can offer block shifts Opportunities to develop your skills with ongoing training and support Location: Sunderland Shift Pattern: 8am-8pm Day / 8pm - 8am Night / 8am -11pm + Sleep About the role: As a Children & Young People's Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting young people within residential settings and the community. Working with at least 2:1 staffing ratio, you'll be ensuring safety, stability, and quality care always. You'll be: Building positive, trusting relationships with young people. Supporting daily routines (from school runs and appointments to bedtimes and activities). Encouraging independence and personal development. Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, activities, food diaries, and more). Helping manage money responsibly and keeping receipts. Identifying and reporting any...

SEND Outreach Worker Halifax Monday to Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm Full Time | Term Time Only Hybrid Role Are you an experienced school-based professional ready to make a wider impact beyond the classroom? We are recruiting a SEND Outreach Worker to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across primary and secondary settings in Halifax. This is a dynamic, hybrid position combining in-school support, outreach work, and multi-agency collaboration. The Role You will: Work directly with SEND pupils in both primary and secondary schools Deliver targeted interventions and tailored support strategies Build strong relationships with families and school staff Attend review meetings and multi-agency meetings Deliver training and guidance where required Travel between education settings across the area Work flexibly to attend meetings or undertake specific duties, which may occasionally fall outside of standard school hours Essential...

Behaviour Mentor – Alternative Provision – South Birmingham - ASAP Start This excellent alternative provision in South Birmingham is seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join their team to work with students who have been excluded from mainstream education. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students who require additional guidance to engage positively with education and develop the skills needed for success. Many of the students have SEMH needs. As a Behaviour Mentor, you will provide structured 1-2-1 and small group support, helping students manage their behaviour, regulate emotions and build confidence. You will also support enrichment lessons, encourage participation and promote positive experiences beyond the core curriculum. You will be joining a dynamic team of behaviour mentors and teaches who are committed to ensuring that every child receives an outstanding education. Strong communication and classroom management skills are essential. Previous...

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs (Full Time) Location: Blackley, Manchester Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Full Time, Term Time Only We are currently seeking a dedicated, compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Blackley, supporting students aged 11 to 19 with complex needs. This is a full-time position starting as soon as possible and offers a highly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who require additional support to access education and develop essential life skills. This role would suit someone with previous experience working within a SEND school or specialist educational setting. However, we also welcome applications from individuals who have strong transferable skills gained in care homes, residential settings, supported living environments, youth work or other support-based roles. About the Setting The provision supports young people aged 11 to 19 with a wide...

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate HLTA to support in a resource base at a primary school in south Bristol. This base has a small but growing SEND cohort, including children with learning difficulties, ASC, ADHD, and SEMH challenges. Some of the pupils have behavioural needs which require a calm, confident, and consistent approach. This position is best suited to someone who is highly proactive, comfortable with setting boundaries, and able to remain composed in challenging situations. Main responsibilities: • Deliver creative and differentiated classes to small groups of students with high needs • Use de-escalation strategies and consistent boundaries to manage challenging behaviour • Work closely with other staff and SENCo to implement behaviour plans and support strategies • Support pupils during unstructured times such as break and lunch to ensure safety and inclusion Essential criteria: • Previous experience supporting children with SEND •...

Economics -Teacher-Academics Are you an experienced teacher of Economics? Are you available for work April 2026? Are you a qualified Economics teacher looking for work within a secondary school in Scunthorpe? Are you interested in supporting young people to achieve and progress in your subject area? Have you go the desire to make a real difference in children's learning working as a teacher? If so then Academics ltd would like to hear from you. Key points; * Applications welcome from Early Career Teachers (ECT) and fully Qualified Economics Teacher * KS3-KS5 Economics Teacher * General Economics Specialist * Delivering Economics up to KS5 is desired but not essential. * Flexible/temporary role * £700- £900 per week depending on experience I would love to talk to you if you have experience as Cover Supervisor, Support Worker or are a recent Graduate. History Teacher- Scunthorpe-Academics

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join our Fostering Supervisory & Support Team in Bradford Children and Families Trust. Job Title: Senior Social Worker for Fostering Supervisory & Support Team Location: Britannia House, BD1 1HX Pay Rate: £35 per hour Bradford Children and Families Trust is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our Fostering Supervisory & Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to make a real difference to the lives of children and families within the Bradford community. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert supervision and support to foster carers, ensuring high-quality care and safeguarding standards. Conduct comprehensive assessments and reviews of foster placements, ensuring they meet the individual needs of children and young people. Lead and support the delivery of training and development for foster carers. Work...

Geography Teacher-Academics-Scunthorpe Are you an experienced teacher of Geography/Humanities? Are you available for work April 2026? Are you a qualified Geography teacher looking for work within a secondary school in Scunthorpe? Are you interested in supporting young people to achieve and progress in your subject area? Have you go the desire to make a real difference in children's learning working as a teacher? If so then Academics ltd would like to hear from you. Key points: * Applications welcome from Early Career Teachers (ECT) and fully Qualified Geography Teacher * KS3-KS5 Geography Teacher * General Geography Specialist * Delivering Geography up to KS5 is desired but not essential. * Flexible /temporary role * £700- £900 per week depending on experience I would love to talk to you if you have experience as Cover Supervisor, Support Worker or are a recent Graduate. Geography Teacher- Scunthorpe-Academics

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor / Keyworker to join our team working across alternative provision settings in Basildon and Romford. This is a long-term, full-time role supporting pupils who require additional behavioural, emotional, and social support. The Role As a Behaviour Mentor / Keyworker, you will: Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs Act as a keyworker for allocated students, building strong, trusting relationships Support pupils to manage behaviour, regulate emotions, and re-engage with education Work closely with teaching staff, SEN professionals, and external agencies Support looked after children (LAC) and pupils with complex backgrounds Travel between sites as required The Ideal Candidate Experience working with SEMH pupils is highly desirable Experience supporting looked after children is preferred Calm, consistent, and resilient approach to behaviour management Strong communication and...

Job Title: Family Support Worker Department: Children's Social Care Location: Worcestershire (community-based with flexible working) Reports to: Team Manager Job Purpose The Family Support Worker provides targeted support to children, young people, and families where there is a Child in Need plan or a risk of family breakdown. The role focuses on working directly with families to strengthen parenting capacity, promote child development, and help keep children safely within their home environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out direct work with children (including pre-school children), parents, and carers as part of assessments and support plans Encourage and empower parents and carers to meet the needs of their children Support families at risk of breakdown and work to maintain safe family environments Provide practical parenting support and promote understanding of child development Contribute to assessment and planning processes to safeguard children Work in partnership...

Residential Childcare Worker We are looking for a caring, resilient and motivated individual to support young people in a safe and nurturing residential setting. You will provide tailored care that meets young people’s physical, emotional, social, health and educational needs. The role involves building positive, trusting relationships; supporting daily living skills and education; promoting wellbeing and safety; participating in activities; and maintaining a secure, homely environment. You will work closely with colleagues and external professionals, maintain accurate records, follow relevant legislation and best practice guidance, and contribute to risk assessments and care planning. Sleep-in duties, ongoing training and flexible working are required. Essential Requirements: * Experience working with young people * Strong communication and teamwork skills * Ability to manage challenging situations calmly * Commitment to professional...

Support Worker - Children's Mental Health Full time & Part time hours available £16.40ph - £20.04ph Here at Young Crisis Hub, we support young people during periods of crisis, in small, home based settings. Giving them all the support of a secure more clinical setting, in a homely residential environment. We specialise in solo placements for young people with complex needs, often subject to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). These are not traditional 3–5 bed homes. This is highly individualised care. Together with strong leadership, you’ll create safe and calm environments where young people can genuinely stabilise and move forward. We’re looking for experienced Support Workers who want flexibility, but still want to do work that feels meaningful and well supported. The role You’ll support young people in their day today life, helping them feel safe, settled and understood. This includes following care plans, supporting routines, spending time together in a normal...

We are looking for a Supply Teaching Assistant (Adhoc) in Thornbury, north of Bristol. This work is flexible and offered on an adhoc basis to provide cover as and when required. The hours are 8:30-15:30. The school is a specialist setting for pupils with PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties). The children have a range of complex needs, which may include physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and medical needs. Initiative, patience, and resilience are key skills needed for this type of work. Working closely with teaching staff, you will support pupils throughout the day with their learning, communication, and personal development. Much of the work is one-to-one, supporting an identified pupil, although there will be times where you will assist within small groups. The role may involve supporting with sensory activities, communication aids, and personal care. If you have worked in a care setting, nursing, support work, or social services, you may have key...