177 children and young people support worker jobs found in Durham

Why Join Us? Excellent pay: £15.50-£20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training, including a £500 TMVA course Flexible shift options - including block bookings for long day and sleep-in shifts Ongoing training, development, and professional support Location: Wolsingham, Cockfield and St John's Chapel (Durham) Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) / 8pm-8am (Night) /8am-11pm + Sleep-in About the Role As a Residential Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in providing safety, stability, and emotional support to children and young people living in residential care. Working within a minimum 2:1 staffing ratio, you'll help create a nurturing environment where young people can grow, heal, and thrive. Your responsibilities will include: Building positive, trusting relationships with young people Supporting daily routines: school runs, appointments, activities, and bedtime Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal development Keeping accurate daily records...

We're looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our team. Gain real world experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs Build practical skills that complement degrees in Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Social Work, Criminology, and related fields Ideal for mature students seeking a career change into mental health or social care Flexible shifts that can work around university timetables or other commitmentsWhat We Offer Excellent pay: £15.50-£20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training, including a £500 TMVA course Flexible shift options, including block bookings Ongoing training, development, and professional support Location: Durham Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) 8pm-8am (Night) 8am-11pm + Sleep-in About the Role As a Mental Health Residential Support Worker, you'll support children and young people living in residential hope who may be experiencing trauma, emotional...

We're looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our team. Gain real world experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs Build practical skills that complement degrees in Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Social Work, Criminology, and related fields Ideal for mature students seeking a career change into mental health or social care Flexible shifts that can work around university timetables or other commitmentsWhat We Offer Excellent pay: £15.50-£20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training, including a £500 TMVA course Flexible shift options, including block bookings Ongoing training, development, and professional support Location: Pity Me Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) 8pm-8am (Night) 8am-11pm + Sleep-in About the Role As a Mental Health Residential Support Worker, you'll support children and young people living in residential hope who may be experiencing trauma, emotional...

Why Join Us? Excellent pay: £15.50-£20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training, including a £500 TMVA course Flexible shift options - including block bookings for long day and sleep-in shifts Ongoing training, development, and professional support Location: Stanhope Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) / 8pm-8am (Night) /8am-11pm + Sleep-in About the Role As a Residential Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in providing safety, stability, and emotional support to children and young people living in residential care. Working within a minimum 2:1 staffing ratio, you'll help create a nurturing environment where young people can grow, heal, and thrive. Your responsibilities will include: Building positive, trusting relationships with young people Supporting daily routines: school runs, appointments, activities, and bedtime Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal development Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, activities, food...

Why Join Us? Excellent pay: £15.50-£20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training, including a £500 TMVA course Flexible shift options - including block bookings for long day and sleep-in shifts Ongoing training, development, and professional support Location: Stanhope Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) / 8pm-8am (Night) /8am-11pm + Sleep-in About the Role As a Residential Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in providing safety, stability, and emotional support to children and young people living in residential care. Working within a minimum 2:1 staffing ratio, you'll help create a nurturing environment where young people can grow, heal, and thrive. Your responsibilities will include: Building positive, trusting relationships with young people Supporting daily routines: school runs, appointments, activities, and bedtime Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal development Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, activities, food...

We're looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our team. Gain real world experience supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs Build practical skills that complement degrees in Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Social Work, Criminology, and related fields Ideal for mature students seeking a career change into mental health or social care Flexible shifts that can work around university timetables or other commitmentsWhat We Offer Excellent pay: £15.50-£20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training, including a £500 TMVA course Flexible shift options, including block bookings Ongoing training, development, and professional support Location: Barnard Castle Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) 8pm-8am (Night) 8am-11pm + Sleep-in About the Role As a Mental Health Residential Support Worker, you'll support children and young people living in residential hope who may be experiencing trauma,...

About the Role As a Family Supervision Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting safe, structured contact between children and their families. You'll ensure that interactions are positive, safe expectations. You'll be responsible for: Promoting safe, healthy interactions between children and parents Encouraging positive routines, boundaries, and communication Writing clear, accurate contact reports and observations Supporting children's emotional wellbeing throughout sessions Maintaining professional, non-judgemental relationships with families Ensuring sessions always run smoothly and safely Location: Barnard Castle Pay: £15.50-£20 per hour Start Date: Immediate Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm (Day) 8pm-8am (Night) 8am-11pm + Sleep-in Why Work with Us? Mileage paid for every shift Fully funded training (TMVA) Flexible shift options to suit your lifestyle Opportunities for career development and ongoing professional support Immediate start available What We're Looking For...

We are looking for a Child and Family Worker to support one of our clients, working directly with children and families to provide practical support and safe, high?quality contact supervision. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in children's services and a passion for helping families achieve positive outcomes. You will work with families facing a range of challenges, offering structured support, supervising Family Time sessions, and ensuring children remain safe, supported, and able to thrive. Key Responsibilities: Supervise Family Time sessions to ensure safe and positive contact. Provide direct support to children and families in community or home settings. Build professional relationships with parents, carers, and young people. Maintain accurate records and contribute to support plans. Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies.Key Requirements: Experience working with children and families in a social care or related setting....

We are looking for experienced Child & Family Workers for a minimum of 6 month period to cover increased workload across Sunderland. To work with children, young people and families, providing support and interventions to make children safer so they can live at home where it is safe to do so. If children can't remain living at home intervention and support with their network to find the best alternative care arrangements. To support rehabilitation home to parents/ carers when this is the plan. To facilitate and supervise family time between cared for children and their parents and family, the aim is to promote safe, positive and purposeful family time and to ensure that the child or young person is safeguarded during the supervised family time session. To support social workers who have case responsibility for children who are subject to Child Protection Plans (CP) or Child in Need Plans (CIN) and Cared for Plans (CLA), this will include family support work, direct work with...

Apply Now Job description: KG Recruitment Solutions are looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Worker's to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing care and support to children and young people in crisis, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. You will have experience of working with children and young people who may have challenging behaviors and suffered trauma and neglect. KGRS works across locations in the North East including Newcastle, Gateshead and Durham Responsibilities * Support the children and young people within their home and out in the community with activities * Maintain accurate daily records * Engage in meaningful interactions with the children and young people to promote their emotional well-being and social engagement. * Work closely with management and other professionals * Support with cleaning and cooking * Support the young personal learning independent skills Requirements * 1...

Support Worker - Children and Young People (Residential Care) Location: Newcastle Company: Brook Street About the Role Brook Street is recruiting Support Workers - Children and Young People to join a dedicated and supportive team within a residential care setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma, loss, or instability. Six month's care experience is essential for this role. You will play a vital part in supporting the physical, emotional, and social needs of children and young people, working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals. The role also includes transporting children and young people to school, appointments, and activities. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day care in line with individual care plans Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment Support education, recreation, and personal development Implement behaviour...

Apply Now Job description: KG Recruitment Solutions are looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Worker's to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing care and support to children and young people in crisis, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. You will have experience of working with children and young people who may have challenging behaviors and suffered trauma and neglect. KGRS works across locations in the North East including Newcastle, Gateshead, Durham, Northumberland and Teeside Responsibilities * Support the children and young people within their home and out in the community with activities * Maintain accurate daily records * Engage in meaningful interactions with the children and young people to promote their emotional well-being and social engagement. * Work closely with management and other professionals * Support with cleaning and cooking * Support the young personal learning independent skills...

KG Recruitment Solutions are looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Worker's to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing care and support to children and young people in crisis, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. You will have experience of working with children and young people who may have challenging behaviors and suffered trauma and neglect. KGRS works across locations in the North East including Newcastle, Gateshead and Durham Responsibilities * Support the children and young people within their home and out in the community with activities * Maintain accurate daily records * Engage in meaningful interactions with the children and young people to promote their emotional well-being and social engagement. * Work closely with management and other professionals * Support with cleaning and cooking * Support the young personal learning independent skills Requirements * 1 years UK previous experience...

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker - Leeds Area: Leeds, West Yorkshire Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term Rate: £90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: We are collaborating with a well-established specialist school in Leeds that supports students with a range of behavioural, emotional, and social challenges. The school provides a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where students are supported to achieve their full potential. Working in partnership with a dedicated team of professionals, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will: Work 1:1 and in small groups with students to support behavioural and emotional needs. Implement and monitor behaviour management plans, providing consistent and clear expectations. Support students in developing social...

Advanced Practitioner – Corporate Parenting (CIC Team 5) Location: Bradford Organisation: Bradford Metropolitan District Council / Bradford Children and Families Trust Contract Type: Full-Time Locum Pay Rate: £37.00 per hour Start Date: ASAP Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working SW Locums are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Advanced Practitioner to join the Corporate Parenting – CIC Team 5 within Bradford Children and Families Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated social work professional to step into a rewarding locum position within a service committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for children in care. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong leadership qualities, and is passionate about delivering high-quality relationship-based practice. The Role As an Advanced Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children and young people within Corporate...

Senior Social Worker – Children’s Services (Youth Justice) Location: Bradford Organisation: Bradford Metropolitan District Council / Bradford Children and Families Trust Job Type: Full-Time Locum Pay Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available About the Role SW Locums are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join the Early Help & Prevention – Youth Justice Service (YJS) within Bradford Children and Families Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner with strong Youth Justice experience to work within a forward-thinking and supportive service committed to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality interventions, managing complex cases, and supporting vulnerable young people involved with the Youth Justice Service. Youth Justice experience is essential for this position. Key...

Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate support worker/healthcare assistant. NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE Essential Requirements: Working as a Senior Support Worker (1year) Enhanced DBS (adults & children) Experience working with adults Competent in administering medication Residing in or near the YO postcode area Practical moving and handling cert. Care cert. Key Attributes: Patient, empathetic, and dependable Strong interpersonal and communication skills Passionate about supporting young people This is a rewarding opportunity for someone committed to making a meaningful difference. Apply now to be considered

We are working with a Local Authority to recruit an experienced Residential Support Worker to join their Children's Services team in Preston. In this role, you will provide day-to-day care and support for young people living within the home, while contributing to the ongoing development of the service and the positive outcomes of the children in your care. Key Responsibilities As a Residential Support Worker, your duties will include: Taking a lead role in shift planning and ensuring all plans are clearly documented. Carrying out key worker responsibilities in line with the Quality Standards 2015 for Children's Homes. Providing flexible, creative, and individualised support to young people. Encouraging and supporting young people to participate in residents' meetings and become actively involved in the day-to-day running of the home. Promoting and upholding children's rights at all times. Undertaking sleep-in duties where required as part of a rota system, including evenings...

Our client Barnsley Hiring, is looking for a Senior Social Worker (Children's) to join their Assessment and Duty Team. Responsibilities Work in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers and, through building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making. Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high risk situations, applying an understanding of the benefits and limitations of partnership work. Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service. Anticipate, assess and manage risk to children and young people in more complex situations and produce high quality assessments. Plan, implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people, families/carers in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service. Manage a complex workload independently,...

Primary Teaching Assistant Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary) Start Date: ASAP Pay: £16.90 per hour Contract: Long-term, full-time Location: Bury, Manchester We are recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant in Bury to work within a mainstream primary school supporting pupils who require additional support in the classroom. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, 1:1 Teaching Assistant or SEND Support Worker looking for a new role in the Bolton area. Key responsibilities: Providing 1:1 support and small group support for pupils with additional needs. Supporting children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication needs. Supporting emotional regulation, routines and positive behaviour. Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team. Encouraging confidence, independence and engagement in lessons. Supporting pupils' social, emotional and academic development.We are looking for people who...