Child Support Worker

Job description

Job Title:Child Support Worker / Young Adult support worker- Residential
Location:Meldreth, Hertfordshire
Salary: £26,770 - £29,182 per year for a 40 hour week / £12.87 - £14.03 per hour (linked to competency and qualifications) PLUS £1500 Welcome bonus*
Hours: 40 hours per week (part-time hours available, minimum 24hrs per week)
Training: Full training provided and once passed probation we will support and fund studying the Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care

We are currently seeking both qualified and unqualifiedChild Support Workers and Young Adult Support Workersto join an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities based in Meldreth, Hertfordshire.
The role:

• Providing exceptional high levels of care during all daily activities such as washing, dressing, socialising, learning, washing/personal care.
• Assisting with therapy sessions such as hydrotherapy and rebound therapy.
• Communicating effectively and building strong relationships that will empower the children and young adults are free to grow and develop
• Ensuring that the environment is safe, supportive and enjoyable
• Helping develop their learning and social skills wherever possible

Experience /Qualifications:

• If you do not already hold a qualification, willingness to work towards achieving Level 3 Diploma HSC (funded by our client).
• A robust, positive and creative approach in meeting the needs of children and young adults.
• Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills.
• High level of resilience and patience
• The ability to follow personal care routines
• The ability to work within a rota pattern that typically requires working every other weekend.

Benefits:

• Full training and continued support
• Opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma in Residential Child Care which will be funded by us!
• * Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service
• DBS is paid for by us
• Part time hours available if required
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Life assurance and pension
• health cash back plan
• Car lease scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Perk box
• Free parking

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Royston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£28,000 Per Month

Published at

02-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English