Children's Support Worker

Overview

Join as a Children’s Support Worker at Homes for Support Ltd, a reputable provider delivering high‑quality care under The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

This role is both challenging and hugely rewarding. You will support children through difficult moments, celebrate their successes, and help create the routines and experiences that shape their future.

• No two days are the same; you will support children and young people through difficult moments with patience, warmth, and consistency.
• Build trusting relationships that help them feel safe, valued, and listened to.
• Create positive experiences from shared meals to days out and everyday routines.
• Work as part of a committed team to deliver therapeutic, child‑centred care.

You don’t need experience in care to join us — just the right values and willingness to learn.

• Compassion, patience, and emotional resilience.
• A commitment to safeguarding children.
• The ability to be a positive role model.
• A warm, child‑centred approach.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep‑ins.
• Full driving licence.
• Obtain an enhanced DBS Certificate and consent to routine criminal background checks.

Right to work in the UK – sponsorship not available. All staff complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if they do not already hold it; we provide full support.

• £30,928.50 – £31,843.50 annual salary including sleep‑in payment.
• Two on, four off working pattern (average 10 shifts and 10 sleep‑ins per month).
• 14 days holidays growing to 19 days with long service.
• Enhanced overtime pay rate.
• Health cash‑plan (including optical, physio, dental and more for you and your children).
• Company pension scheme.
• Mileage reimbursement when using your own vehicle for work.
• Paid training and funded qualifications.
• Recognition awards and monetary bonuses celebrating outstanding contributions.
• A joyful team culture with shared activities and team‑building.
• Access to wellbeing support and guidance when needed.

Entry level

Full‑time