
LOCATION: Guildford, Surrey | £25,000- £27,000 + Benefits (No Sponsorship) We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join their Ofsted-registered supported accommodation service for young people aged 16–21years. The Role As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in: • Supporting young people to develop life skills, independence, and resilience., • Leading, guiding, and supervising Support Workers to deliver high-quality care., • Ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards, safeguarding procedures, and support plans., • Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all young people. About You We’re looking for someone with: • Experience working with vulnerable young people (16–21) in supported accommodation, residential, or semi-independent services., • Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to remain calm in challenging situations., • Experience mentoring or supervising staff., • Excellent communication and organisational skills., • (Desirable) Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People’s Workforce or equivalent. What’s on Offer • Competitive salary (based on experience & qualifications), • Career development with opportunities to gain Level 4/5 in Leadership & Management, • Ongoing supervision, training, and reflective practice If you’re passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives and have the skills to lead by example, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and Cover Letter now

Pay: £6.40-£12.21 per hour Job description: Job Title: Childminding Assistant Purpose: To assist the registered childminder in providing high-quality care and early years education to children in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. The assistant will help ensure that all children have the opportunity to learn, develop, and thrive through play-based activities, personal care, and meaningful interactions. Working pattern: Tuesday and Wednesday, 08:30 to 17:30 (potential to increase to four days) Main Duties and Responsibilities: To help plan, provide and take part in play-based activities that stimulate and support children’s learning and development. To listen to, encourage and support children in their play, learning and development. To assist and support children with personal care requirements. This may include changing nappies, assisting with toileting needs, changing clothes and shoes and helping children at mealtimes. To accompany the children and registered childminder on regular trips, for example to playgroups or on other planned outings. To always abide by all policies and procedures in place within the setting and be aware of all EYFS requirements. To ensure the setting is a safe environment by following health and safety procedures and checking equipment is safe to use and age appropriate. To be aware of the setting’s Child Protection Policy and the signs and symptoms of child abuse. To be aware of emergency procedures and what procedures are to be followed in the event of an accident or incident. To be aware of infection control and ensure good hygiene standards. To ensure all administration and paperwork records are maintained as directed by the registered childminder. These might include accident / incident reports, attendance records, equipment cleaning and maintenance records and personal work time sheets. To build and maintain positive relationships with the children, families who use the service, the registered childminder and other people the service is in regular contact with, for example at playgroups, schools and play centers. To listen to, follow instructions and communicate well with the registered childminder. Any concerns or issues should be raised immediately, or the Whistleblowing / Raising Concerns Procedure followed. Any ideas or suggestions to improve any aspect of the service should be shared with the registered childminder. To always abide by the service’s confidentiality policy. All information regarding the children and families who use the service, the registered childminder and their family is strictly confidential and cannot be discussed with a third party without the registered childminder’s specific permission, or in an emergency. To undergo any induction and training procedures as requested by the registered childminder and in keeping with Ofsted/ Care Inspectorate requirements. To refresh and update training as required and take responsibility for own professional development. To assist with the preparation, serving and clearing of meals, snacks, etc. including loading/unloading the dishwasher and/or washing dishes by hand as needed. To assist with keeping the setting clean and tidy, to include sweeping/vacuuming/mopping the floor after mealtimes and activities, and to include keeping the playroom tidy and safe for use. Assist with school pick-ups and drop-offs as directed by the registered childminder. This could mean that you stay at the setting with the children while the registered childminder does the collection/drop off, collect/drop off children on your own, or accompany the registered childminder on collection/drop off. NB: Duties may vary from day to day. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Free parking Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person