Childcare Support Worker (Driver essential

Position: Childcare Support Worker (Driver essential)
Location:

Nottinghamshire, Newark (NG22)
Flexible Shifts Available | Days & Waking Nights
Competitive Hourly Rate | Paid via PAYE

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve positive outcomes? Teacher Active is proud to be working with children’s residential homes across Nottingham, providing safe, nurturing and supportive environments for young people. These homes are dedicated to promoting stability, independence and emotional wellbeing through high-quality care and support. (Driver or own Travel is essential as Public trasnport routes are lacking)

We are looking for compassionate and resilient Residential Support Workers to join our team on a day-to-day basis, with opportunities for long-term placements for the right candidates.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Residential Support Worker:

Supporting young people with their daily routines and activities
Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Building trusting and supportive relationships with young people
Helping to create a safe, structured and nurturing home environment
Encouraging independence, confidence and personal development
Working flexible shifts, including waking nights
Long-term opportunities available for the right person
✅ We’d Love to Hear from You If You:

Have experience working with children or young people in a residential, care or support setting

Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Can build positive and professional relationships with young people
Remain calm and resilient when managing challenging situations
Are flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including waking nights
Have a proactive, caring and professional approach to your work
What You’ll Receive as a Residential Support Worker with Teacher Active:

Ongoing support from a friendly, dedicated consultant
Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform
Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Competitive PAYE pay — no hidden costs or admin fees
Up to £100 referral bonus for recommending a friend (T&Cs apply)
24/7 support from our experienced team
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

✨ Apply today and let’s make a difference together!

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About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment