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Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this ___on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like. You’ll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that’s playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting – not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It’s about tapping into each young person’s needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future. We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: * Salary: Base salary of £29,034 - £35,400 * Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you’ll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance * Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy * Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday * Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – plus you could join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme * Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits ___ Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits * Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance * Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts * Meals provided while you’re at work * Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes ___ Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes * A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don’t need experience, but there are a few things we’ll be looking for from you: * A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others * We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must * The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations * A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months * If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You’ll start life as a RSW by joining our ‘Care Academy’ – 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click ___. To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support. We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties). We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in West Yorkshire. At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists. This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey. • Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule, • Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home, • Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us, • A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you, • We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips, • A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better, • This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision, • These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey, • If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring, • Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring, • Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey, • Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress, • Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS), • Minimum 2 years teaching experience, • Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs, • Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes, • Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed), • Two professional references, • This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise, • You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE, • We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage, • Our insurance covers the work you do for us Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks. We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students. We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us. Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles: • SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator), • SLD / MLD Teacher, • Autism / ADHD Support Teacher, • Intervention Specialist, • Learning Support Assistant (LSA), • Educational Therapist, • Speech and Language Therapist, • Educational Psychologist

Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) Looking for a career with purpose and a clear path for development? As a social worker, you’ll work directly with children and families to make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive. It’s a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you. About the programme Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into children’s social work with the training, tools and support to make a difference. On the programme, you’ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You’ll also explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches — and earn a master’s degree along the way. What to expect Year one: Begin study for your postgraduate diploma Work with children and families within a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators Receive a bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs Year two and three: Move into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs) Keep working towards your master’s degree Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development The role: You’ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing. That means: Visiting a child at home or school Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances Working with teachers, health professionals or police Writing reports and helping decide what’s safest for a child It’s a role that takes empathy, resilience and strong judgement, rooted in anti-racist, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice. Who we’re looking for You don’t need experience in social work, just the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. We welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from those underrepresented in the sector, including men and people from racially diverse communities. Eligibility requirements Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification) Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029) Be resident in England by the time the programme commences Not be a qualified social worker Real support. Real skills. A career that matters. Apply now Delivered by children’s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme.

You'll be working in line with Creative Support's principles, promoting active and independent lifestyles for the people you support. As a Support Worker, your responsibilities will include providing respectful care, practical and emotional support, maximizing social opportunities and community enga

We are seeking a dedicated support worker to join our team and make a positive impact in the community every day by empowering others to maintain their independence. Supporting individuals to access the community. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting individuals with learning disabili

Whether you’re an experienced Residential Childcare Support Worker or want a new career path that allows you to have a positive impact on young people in your community, we’d love to hear from you. We invest heavily in the continued professional development of our employees – that’s why our

Hello, my name is Melanie, and I want to tell you about 2 exciting new opportunities for a Senior Social Worker (grade 10) and/or Approved Mental Health Professional (grade 11), to join the Older Peoples' integrated Community Mental Health Team in Pontefract and Wakefield.What we can offer working i

Whether youre an experienced Residential Childcare Support Worker or want a new career path that allows you to have a positive impact on young people in your community, wed love to hear from you. Specific Hours : 20 hours per week Do you want to work in a role that makes a positive difference to you

Wakefield Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Join Our Reablement Team as a Care and Support Worker. Are you compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference? We are seeking Care and Support Workers to join our Reablem

We are recruiting for a Bank Support Worker at our supported living service in Hemsworth, Wakefield. Collaborate with new partnerships and community activities to benefit the people we support. Bank Support Worker - Female only.

The maternity support worker will support the Midwifery team in the provision of optimum midwifery care, planned by a midwife to pregnant women, babies and families within the hospital /community setting. Main dutiesTo assist the Midwife in the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of c

The maternity support worker will support the Midwifery team in the provision of optimum midwifery care, planned by a midwife to pregnant women, babies and families within the hospital /community setting. Assist the Midwife in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of women,

We are seeking a dedicated Care & Support Worker to join our team, providing support to a 39-year-old man with cerebral palsy. Proven experience as a Care & Support Worker, particularly with individuals with disabilities.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Adults in East london? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Community Review Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to £32 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid w

To apply for this Care & Support Worker position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Care & Support Worker Hourly Salary: £13. Location: N11, London Job Type: Part-time (4-8pm, Monday to Friday) We are seeking a dedic

Community Support Worker Crawley, Horley & Horsham areasFTE salary is £24,375.

Working in the local community, you can make a real impact on the lives of older people by giving them the support to continue to live independently in their own homes.

JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker Adults Community Team | Cornwall, UKRate: £32. Contract: Full-time, 43 monthsSanctuary Personnel is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a dynamic Adults Community Team in Cornwall.

We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Fostering Service to cover a caseload across Devon and Somerset. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND AND HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITH UK EXPERIENCE.

Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker. Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent. Area Camden is a part of the Polaris Community, aiming to provide the highest levels of care and service to enab

Leaders In Care have an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Parenting Social Worker to join a dedicated team in the East of England on a locum basis. This role is a great opportunity to establish and develop your skill set by being around supportive social workers and truly

Complex referrals also come into our customer service centre though other channels and are directly allocated to Community Support Workers due to the level of risk and urgency, and therefore you will also have your own direct work allocated as required. To find out more about what it's like to be a

Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker. We are currently recruiting for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers in all our locality teams. Social Worker or between £41,771 - £47,181 per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a developing community in the Cheshire and Merseyside Region? The Specialist Community Forensic Team have been commissioned to work with key stakeholders and partner agencies to enhance community provision for people who are autistic or who h

Our Supported Living Service requires multiple Community Support Workers to join us in making a substantial difference to the lives of the people we support within our Adult Disability Service.

We are currently looking for Senior Residential Child Care Workers to join our services in.

Community Support Worker | Adult Disability Wyre Domiciliary Service | Fleetwood | Part time. Work in people's own homes and within the community.

We’re on the lookout for passionate Care Workers to join our already established team.

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. Pacific Community Resources Society is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all gender iden

We are looking for an Adult Social Worker to join a Locality Team. This team works with individuals that are aged over 18+, this team will support those within the community that may have LD, PD or MH difficulties or could be an older person, the team will be required to carry out face to face asses

SENAD Community provides high quality support for people of all ages who may have a disability, communication or specialist health needs. We are seeking support workers to work with a diverse group of individuals, who may have one/some of the following challenges:. SENAD Community and The SENAD Grou

We are recruiting an experienced Community & Engagement Worker to join a team providing excellent quality of support to people using the Connect & Offload Helpline (CandO). The role is based within our Gloucestershire Mental Health Helpline – CandO, and will be community based with flexible hours

Are you an experienced Social Worker based in England potentially looking for a new role but uncertain about what job you want?. In Summary, if you are a Social Worker, please get in touch so we can discuss potential opportunities to suit your needs.

Full or Part Time hours available.Induction and Training is completed.Anglian Care is an efficient privately run business, with an excellent reputation, that provides a bespoke Home Care service to adult service users in the March PE15 / Chatteris PE16 areas (and surrounding villages.We are currentl

We are currently recruiting for an Adult's Social Worker to join a Learning Disabilities Team. This community-based team works to support adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, vision and hearing impairment and autism to enable access to all necessary resources. The team is driven to improve co

Locum Social Worker in Adults Community Team. Are you ready for an exciting opportunity in the picturesque region of Shropshire? As a Locum Social Worker in the Adults Community Team, you will help make a difference while enjoying the flexibility and benefits that locum work provides. Conduct assess

We are Looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering Service.

The work style for this post is Hybrid Worker. To provide a Community Care Assessment and Care Management Service to individuals within the following client groups: older people; mental health; learning disabled; physical disability and addiction.

A council in the West Midlands is currently looking to recruiting experienced social workers to join their ever-changing journey, and they would love you to come along for the ride as they are experiencing a positive change to the service.

To provide a Community Care Assessment and Care Management Service to individuals within the following client groups: older people; mental health; learning disabled; physical disability and addiction. The work style for this post is Hybrid Worker.

Want to work in a children’s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children’s lives? Are you an experienced Residential Worker or Youth Worker, or do you have no experience but are looking to build a career in residential care?. With our structured pay‑scales and clear career progr

Lancashire County Council is recruiting for a Community Support Worker role in Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Domiciliary Service, serving Accrington, Rishton, Great Harwood and Clitheroe. Community Support Worker | Lancashire | Part Time. Support people to participate in community activities and outing

Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of thePolaris Community- one of the UK’s largest leading communities of children’s service providers. We are looking to recruit a dynamic, therapeut

Social Worker x3 *Court of Protection *Community Team *Duty. Adult Social Care Community Team – Social Worker. We are looking for a dedicated Social Worker to join the Adult Social Care Community Team.

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. Do you have a passion for working with children and families? Are you a motivated, enthusiastic practitioner with excellent communication s

Employee benefits app – stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities. We are looking for Support Workers who care about making every moment matter for the people we support. We support people who

We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join the Child Exploitation Team.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of maternity care in the community in coordination with the community midwifery team, newborn hearing (NBHS) & newborn blood spot (NBBS) screeners. Experience in maternity care within the hospital and ideally within the community setting as well t