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Flexible Shifts | Weekly Pay | Minimum 25 Hours per Week We are currently recruiting Ad-Hoc Residential Support Workers to support children and young people aged 617 across a number of residential services. The homes support young people with challenging behaviours, learning disabilities and complex needs and we are looking for resilient and compassionate individuals who are passionate about making a real difference in young peoples lives. This is a flexible, ad-hoc role where you can choose shifts that work for you, however applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of 25 hours per week. The Role As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the young people in our care feel safe, supported, and encouraged to develop independence skills. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting young people with daily routines and independence skills Managing and responding to emotional and behavioural challenges Building strong, therapeutic and trusting relationships Encouraging engagement in music, creative activities and structured routines Maintaining a safe, consistent and nurturing home environment Completing daily logs and contributing to care planning This role requires resilience, emotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations. You will play a key part in ensuring the needs of each child are met while supporting their personal growth and wellbeing Shift Patterns Typical shifts include: 7:30am 11:00pm 10:00pm 8:00am (Waking Night) Shift patterns may vary depending on the service, as we work with multiple residential providers. Requirements Minimum 6 months UK experience working with children or young people in settings such as: Residential care Schools Youth work Supported accommodation Prison service Full UK driving licence Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness for us to process one) Aged 21 or over due to safeguarding and Ofsted regulations Confident supporting children with challenging behaviour and complex needs What We Offer Flexible ad-hoc working Minimum 25 hours per week available Weekly pay every Friday Opportunity to gain experience across multiple services Potential to move into a permanent role if you perform well within our partnered services Important Information No sponsorship available Not suitable for candidates seeking limited hours If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable children and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Blackley Primary School – Immediate Start A welcoming primary school in Blackley is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant to work with a KS2 child who requires additional guidance to remain engaged, regulated, and successful in the classroom. We are recruiting on behalf of the school, who are looking for someone calm, resilient and confident in supporting children with behavioural or emotional needs. About the Role Supporting a KS2 pupil on a one‑to‑one basis throughout the school day Implementing behaviour strategies and de‑escalation techniques Working closely with the class teacher and SENCo Encouraging positive choices, engagement and emotional regulation What We’re Looking For Experience as a Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management or as a Support Worker supporting challenging behaviours Previous classroom experience is essential Relevant TA or SEND qualifications are advantageous Someone patient, consistent and able to build strong relationships If you are passionate about helping children thrive and want to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

Supervising Social Worker (Fostering) Location: North West - Warrington - Runcorn - St Helens (Home-based with regional travel) Warrington, Contract: Full-Time | 12-Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) Salary: Up to £43,000 Start Date: ASAP 2026 About the Role An established and values-driven fostering organisation is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their North West team on a fixed-term basis. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with foster carers, children and multi-agency professionals, ensuring high-quality placements and positive outcomes for children and young people in care. You will play a key role in supporting, supervising and developing foster carers, while maintaining strong safeguarding standards and contributing to a collaborative, relationship-led approach. Key Responsibilities Provide regular supervision and support to foster carers, ensuring high standards of care Manage a realistic caseload, enabling meaningful engagement with foster families Undertake assessments, reports and documentation to regulatory standards Support the recruitment, training and development of foster carers Work in partnership with local authorities, professionals and stakeholders Participate in safeguarding processes, including child protection meetings Contribute to out-of-hours support on a rota basis What We’re Looking For Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration Experience within fostering services Strong knowledge of: fostering regulations childcare legislation safeguarding frameworks Excellent report writing and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively with foster carers and professionals Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle What’s on Offer 30 days annual leave (rising with service) + bank holidays Company pension Life assurance Medical cash plan Employee discount scheme Supportive, relationship-focused working environment Additional Information Travel across the North West is required Participation in an out-of-hours rota Enhanced DBS check required (covered by employer)

Flexible Shifts | Weekly Pay | Minimum 25 Hours per Week We are currently recruiting Ad-Hoc Residential Support Workers to support children and young people aged 6–17 across a number of residential services. The homes support young people with challenging behaviours, learning disabilities and complex needs and we are looking for resilient and compassionate individuals who are passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives. This is a flexible, ad-hoc role where you can choose shifts that work for you, however applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of 25 hours per week. The Role As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the young people in our care feel safe, supported, and encouraged to develop independence skills. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting young people with daily routines and independence skills • Managing and responding to emotional and behavioural challenges • Building strong, therapeutic and trusting relationships • Encouraging engagement in music, creative activities and structured routines • Maintaining a safe, consistent and nurturing home environment • Completing daily logs and contributing to care planning This role requires resilience, emotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations. You will play a key part in ensuring the needs of each child are met while supporting their personal growth and wellbeing Shift Patterns Typical shifts include: • 7:30am – 11:00pm • 10:00pm – 8:00am (Waking Night) Shift patterns may vary depending on the service, as we work with multiple residential providers. Requirements • Minimum 6 months UK experience working with children or young people in settings such as: • Residential care, • Schools, • Youth work, • Supported accommodation, • Prison service • Full UK driving licence • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness for us to process one) • Aged 21 or over due to safeguarding and Ofsted regulations • Confident supporting children with challenging behaviour and complex needs What We Offer • Flexible ad-hoc working • Minimum 25 hours per week available • Weekly pay – every Friday • Opportunity to gain experience across multiple services • Potential to move into a permanent role if you perform well within our partnered services Important Information • No sponsorship available • Not suitable for candidates seeking limited hours If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable children and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you

Worthing / £36,500 per year (including sleep-ins) /Full-Time, 2 Days On / 3 Days Off Rolling Rota Were excited to offer a unique opportunity to join a new home in Worthing. This home is part of a mission-driven organisation committed to transforming the experience of children in care. Rooted in trauma-informed care, we are raising the bar and setting a new gold standard in residential childcare. 36500 Why Join Us? Be part of a passionate team making life-changing impacts on children and families. Benefit from strong leadership, career progression, and specialist training. Competitive salary of £36,500 per year (including sleep-ins). Intensive onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development. Your Role As a Residential Childrens Support Worker, youll play a key role in supporting and empowering young people who have experienced trauma. Youll contribute to every aspect of their care and development in a professional, compassionate, and consistent way. Key Responsibilities: Support the emotional, physical, and educational development of young people. Contribute to and implement individual care plans and risk assessments. Maintain high standards in residential care as expected by Ofsted. Build positive, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals. Serve as a consistent, positive role model and mentor. Manage challenging behaviour and support children in crisis with a calm, trauma-informed approach. Encourage the development of independence, life skills, and social integration. Maintain detailed, accurate records and follow procedures and risk assessments. What We're Looking For A genuine passion for supporting children with complex needs and trauma backgrounds. Resilience, patience, and commitment to never giving up on a child. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Experience in childrens residential care is welcomed but not essential. We value a wide range of life experiences and transferable skills, including hobbies or talents that can positively engage young people. Shift Pattern & Hours 5-week rolling rota: 2 days on, 3 days off Shifts: 10:00 AM 11:00 PM (followed by a sleep-in) Flexibility to cover early or late shifts between 7:30 AM and 10:30 PM Includes weekend work as part of the rota Ready to Make a Difference? If youre compassionate, resilient, and driven to support vulnerable children, wed love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ