SEMH Youth Care Worker – Positive Support & Growth

• £25,770 – £30,000 a year
• Free parking
• Free meal (lunch) subject to work pattern

Make a real difference – every single day.

Support young people who need consistency, care, and belief.

The role

We’re looking for a Residential Social Care Worker to join our specialist residential team. You’ll help create a safe, supportive home environment for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, building strong relationships and being a positive, reliable adult in their lives.

This role is hands-on, rewarding and relationship focused.

What you’ll do

· Provide warm, child-centred residential care

· Build trusted relationships and support emotional wellbeing

· Promote positive behaviour through clear boundaries and consistency

· Support education, routines, activities, and independence

· Work as part of a supportive, experienced team

What we’re looking for

· Experience working with children or young people (care, education or similar)

· Confidence supporting young people with SEMH needs

· A calm, empathetic and resilient approach

· Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

· Commitment to safeguarding and professional practice

Residential experience is welcome but not essential.

· Supportive team and strong leadership

· Meaningful work with real impact

· Training, supervision, and development built in

· Additional pay for sleeping-in duties and attendance allowance

Apply now

If you care about young people and want a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding procedures.

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Farney Close School
Part of Farney Educational Trust
Registered in England No: 543113
Registered Charity No: 307024
DFE No: 938/6217