1211 child care worker jobs found

Child Care Worker - Education SEND School Based in Peckham Full-timeWe are currently are looking for Child Care Workers who are dedicated and passionate about supporting children in a school-based environment. Our school, which is based in Peckham, caters for children and young adults from 5-18 years old with varied SEND needs such as Profound Multiple learning difficulties, Emotional and Behavioural difficulties, Severe learning difficulties and Speech and language communication difficulties. The ideal candidate would have experience with personal care, feeding, moving, handling and life skills. Your role as a Child Care Worker will be to support pupils on a 1:1 or group basis with their learning development and care needs while at school. Job Responsibilities Experience supporting young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities Experience or willingness to assist with personal care Experience with PEG feeding/tube feeding Excellent interpersonal skills to work...

Child Care Worker - Education SEND School Based in Lambeth Full-timeWe are currently are looking for Child Care Workers who are dedicated and passionate about supporting children in a school-based environment. Our school, which is based in Lambeth, caters for children and young adults from 5-18 years old with varied SEND needs such as Profound Multiple learning difficulties, Emotional and Behavioural difficulties, Severe learning difficulties and Speech and language communication difficulties. The ideal candidate would have experience with personal care, feeding, moving, handling and life skills. Your role as a Child Care Worker will be to support pupils on a 1:1 or group basis with their learning development and care needs while at school. Job Responsibilities Experience supporting young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities Experience or willingness to assist with personal care Experience with PEG feeding/tube feeding Excellent interpersonal skills to work...

Learning Support Assistant - SEND Education SEND School Based in Havering Full-timeWe are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who is dedicated and passionate about supporting children with special educational needs. The school, based in Havering, caters for children and young adults from 5 to 18 years old with varied needs, such as PMLD, Severe Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs. Your role as a Learning Support Assistant will be to support the pupils on a 1:1 basis with their learning development and care needs while at school. Experience working with children with special educational needs is preferred but not essential. Experience working within a school-based or care-based environment is critical, as you must have basic knowledge and understanding of supporting children with learning care needs such as personal care. Job Responsibilities Experience supporting young adults or children in education Experience or willingness to assist with personal care Excellent...

We are seeking passionate and skilled Children’s Social Workers to join our frontline and corporate parenting services. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the safety, stability, and long-term outcomes of children, young people, and families. Whether working within Child Protection, Children in Need, or Children in Care, you will play a vital role in assessing risk, building relationships, coordinating multi-agency support, and ensuring every child’s voice is heard. You will be supported by experienced managers, reflective supervision, a strong team culture, and a commitment to high-quality, child-centred practice. Key Responsibilities Complete statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989/2004, including Child in Need, Section 47 enquiries, and ongoing safeguarding work. Manage a diverse caseload of children in need of protection, support, or long-term care. Build meaningful, trusting relationships with children, young people, and families to...

Children’s Support Worker – Temporary Children’s Residential Homes | West Sussex Due to exceptional demand, we are seeking experienced Children’s Support Workers to join us on a temporary basis within Children’s Residential Homes across West Sussex, including Merstham and Redhill. We have ongoing temporary vacancies offering day, night and sleep-in shifts, providing flexibility to suit your availability and lifestyle. The Role As a Children’s Support Worker, you will support vulnerable children and young people who may have experienced trauma, abuse or neglect. Your role is crucial in creating a safe, supportive and nurturing environment that promotes independence, emotional wellbeing and positive development. Children and young people may sometimes display challenging or unpredictable behaviour. Therefore, applicants must be confident, resilient and able to maintain clear professional boundaries at all times. Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience supporting...

Supervising Social Worker – Connected People’s Team Ellesmere Port | The Portal We’re looking for a committed and resilient Supervising Social Worker to join the Connected People’s Teamsupporting children to remain safely within their family networks. This role focuses on assessing and supporting family and friends carers, including Special Guardians, helping to achieve stable and positive outcomes for children in Cheshire West and Chester. In this role you will: • Complete robust Connected Persons and Special Guardianship assessments • Work within court processes and care proceedings • Support family and friends carers to provide safe, stable homes • Deliver high-quality, child-centred practice Please note: the role may involve out-of-county travel and occasional overnight stays to complete assessments. Why work with We Do Social Work? At We Do Social Work, we connect passionate social workers with organisations that value quality practice and meaningful impact. We’re...

Multilingual Teaching Assistant EAL Support Leeds Primary Schools PK Education are currently working with a number of inclusive primary schools across Leeds who are seeking Multilingual Teaching Assistants to support pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL). This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates who speak more than one language and are passionate about helping children settle, communicate and thrive within the classroom. Many schools across Leeds have a high number of EAL learners, and they are looking for supportive individuals who can help pupils build confidence in their learning while supporting communication with families where required. Languages in high demand include: • Arabic • Urdu • Pashto • Dari • Romanian • Polish • Kurdish • Any additional languages are welcomed Your role may include: • Supporting pupils with English language development • Providing classroom learning support alongside the teacher • Helping pupils understand...

Secondary Behaviour Mentor | Nottingham Are you interested in going in working in the Education sector but not quite sure how? You will be working with challenging students both on a 1-2-1 basis and in small groups. Having experience of working with teenagers is desirable however not necessarily in a school setting. If you have experience as a youth worker or support worker or even sports coaching, please do get in touch!! Aspire People care about your career. We are passionate about honest, open recruitment and will help you get your dream job. Aspire People is the most reputable and credible supply teaching and education recruitment agency in Central England. We have built this reputation by looking after the people we work with. To join Aspire People and be successful in this Behaviour Mentor role you will need to: * Have experience working with children with difficult behaviour and being a positive and having a positive impact on the children! * Strong Behaviour...

Job Description Temporary Support Worker – Young People (16–17) Location: Lewes Contract: Temporary About the Service Our client is an Ofsted-regulated Supported Accommodation provider supporting young people aged 16 to 17 in care. Their trauma-informed approach prioritises creating safe, nurturing environments where young people can develop independence, confidence, and vital life skills. The Role We are seeking a Temporary Support Worker to provide Long-term, flexible support across various services, covering shifts as required. You will collaborate with permanent staff to ensure young people remain safe, supported, and receive consistent, high-quality care. This opportunity suits experienced support workers seeking flexible roles, as well as individuals eager to gain valuable experience within supported accommodation settings. Key Responsibilities Provide practical and emotional support tailored to young people’s needs Maintain a safe, supportive, and structured...

We are looking to recruit a Childrens Service Manager in the Fostering & Permanency Service within Islington. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. London Borough of Islington ensure that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance! The responsibilities of the Childrens Service Manager includes: To provide strategic and operational leadership for the Fostering and Permanency Service, including kinship care, ensuring children achieve stable, loving, and long term homes. To ensure high quality assessment, support, and review of foster carers, kinship carers, and Special Guardians (SGOs). To lead the delivery of a child centred, trauma informed service that meets...

UNQUALIFIED BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT MENTOR – SEN General - Bath / Trowbridge  Are You Ready to Turn Your Life Experience into Something Meaningful? We’re seeking resilient, proactive, and caring individuals to join our team as Behaviour Support Mentors, working closely with children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in SEN General settings. Many of the students you’ll support may require additional personal care and guidance to help them succeed both in education and in life. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to create positive change every day — supporting students to build confidence, form healthy relationships, and reconnect with learning in nurturing, inclusive environments where every achievement is valued, no matter how small. Who Is This Role Ideal For? People from a wide range of backgrounds bring valuable skills and perspectives that truly benefit young people in SEN General environments. This role is particularly well suited to individuals...

Job Title: Learning Support Worker Location: Bristol Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Salary: £92-£95 Per Day (6.5 hours) Start Date: ASAP Do you have a caring nature, a calm approach, and a passion for helping young people with profound and complex needs thrive? Masterclass are working with a specialist SEN school supporting children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex medical needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Learning Support Worker to join our dedicated team and play a key role in supporting our learners' education, care, and personal development. Your Role Will Include: * Supporting students with personal care, mobility, feeding, and medical needs under guidance and training. * Assisting the teacher in delivering highly differentiated and sensory-based learning activities. * Promoting communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing in every interaction. * Building strong, trusting...

SW Locums require a UK experienced Social Worker to work within Children's Services in Islington. The role is a long term temp position working 35 hours per week. You must hold right to work in the UK and registration with Social Work England. Your role will be to ensure children and young people are safe, can overcome difficulties and can form secure relationships through their childhood and into their adulthood. As a Child and Family Social Worker you will be responsible for working with children in need of help and protection or looked after children and care-leavers, whilst maintaining the focus on safeguarding. You will work directly with the child or young person and their family or carer to build empathic, purposeful relationships that facilitate meaningful and sustainable change, as well as stability in placement and permanency for children. You will share and exercise the organisational practice ethos which places Motivational Practice and trauma-informed practice at the...

SW Locums need a number of Qualified Social Workers with at least3 years post qualifying agency social workers to join our CASP, CP, PLO and Court team in Cardiff. The team offer flexible, hybrid working hours. The team manager and principle social worker have both been in their roles for a number of years and offer a wide range of experience and skills, high levels of support, guidance and advice and the team comes with varying levels of experience both as qualified and unqualified. The team have a second PSW who case holds court cases but also provides additional support to the team and team manager. Training opportunities and monthly supervision will be provided to all agency staff. This is a highly passionate, committed and supportive team please apply if you feel suited. Successful Candidates will go into the Locality teams - workers must be Social Care Wales Registered. You must have hands on experience and knowledge of working within the Social Services and Well Being Act...

SW Locums are looking to fill a demand for a Social Worker required to work within a Team holding Child in Need, Child Protection and court work in Plymouth. Minimum of three days a week in the office. You must have Social Work England Registration, Right to work in the UK and Enhanced DBS issued within the pas 12 months. This is a statutory role whose primary purpose is to safeguard children and young people who have either suffered or who are likely to be at risk of suffering significant harm as defined by the Children Act 1989. This role also encompasses other statutory duties and responsibilities of Children’s Social Care as defined by legislation and guidance. To identify the full range of risks to children and help manage those risks; ensure proportionate intervention, including securing and supporting alternative homes for children, including those in and beyond public care placed with family and friends and for adoption. Undertaking assessments of need and risk; planning...

Locum Children’s Social Worker Child Protection / Safeguarding Team Warwickshire County Council £33.30 per hour (in line with the West Midlands Memorandum of Understanding) Warwickshire County Council are seeking experienced and dedicated Locum Children’s Social Workers to join the Child Protection and Safeguarding Teams. They are committed to delivering high-quality services that put children, young people and families at the heart of everything they do and they require a locum to help the team at this critical time of young people going back to school. Manage a caseload of children subject to child protection plans, children in need and those who are looked after. Undertake assessments and statutory visits in line with national and local safeguarding procedures. Develop and implement robust care plans in partnership with children, families and multi-agency professionals. Prepare high-quality reports and present evidence in court proceedings where required. Contribute to child...

Learning Support Assistant (SEMH) Are you a compassionate and resilient Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Reading looking for a dedicated LSA to support pupils across the primary age range who need additional help to thrive both emotionally and academically. This is a highly rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships, provide consistent support, and help pupils develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning. Why this school? This vibrant and diverse primary academy is known for its strong community values and inclusive approach, creating an environment where every child feels supported and valued. Recent inspection feedback highlighted a number of strengths across the school, including: Good in all areas, with strong leadership and a clear focus on improving outcomes for all...

Do you have a caring nature, a calm approach, and a passion for helping young people with profound and complex needs thrive? Masterclass are working with a specialist SEN school supporting children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex medical needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Learning Support Worker to join our dedicated team and play a key role in supporting our learners' education, care, and personal development. Your Role Will Include: * Supporting students with personal care, mobility, feeding, and medical needs under guidance and training. * Assisting the teacher in delivering highly differentiated and sensory-based learning activities. * Promoting communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing in every interaction. * Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues. * Helping to create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that enables every...

Secondary Behaviour Mentor | Nottingham Are you interested in going in working in the Education sector but not quite sure how? You will be working with challenging students both on a 1-2-1 basis and in small groups. Having experience of working with teenagers is desirable however not necessarily in a school setting. If you have experience as a youth worker or support worker or even sports coaching, please do get in touch!! Aspire People care about your career. We are passionate about honest, open recruitment and will help you get your dream job. Aspire People is the most reputable and credible supply teaching and education recruitment agency in Central England. We have built this reputation by looking after the people we work with. To join Aspire People and be successful in this Behaviour Mentor role you will need to: * Have experience working with children with difficult behaviour and being a positive and having a positive impact on the children! * Strong Behaviour...

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker for the Children In Care Team within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Bournemouth is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council Main duties include: Undertake timely assessments and analysis of need and risk, working with families and networks of professionals to create and deliver outcome focussed plans. Ensure that children and young people and carers are aware of their rights and are enabled to participate meaningfully in planning, and in decision making including through the use of independent advocates if...