Temporary to Permanent- Childrens Support Worker

Job description

Hunts Recruitment is seeking experienced Support Workers for an exciting temporary to permanent opportunity in Southampton!

For this role you will need:

• Experience of working with and/or supporting children and young people up to the age of 18
• A full UK Drivers License and be willing to gain business insurance for your vehicle
• Be able to work 24 hours shifts from 9.30am-11pm, sleep in, 7.00am-9.30am
• The full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship - unfortunately our client is not able to offer sponsorship currently

The above are essential for this job role so please only apply if you meet the criteria

• £13 per hour
• £64 per sleep in duty
• 24 hour shifts from 9.30am-9.30am including a sleep in
• Based in Southampton

Main Duties and Requirements:

• Experience of working with children and young people as well as understanding of the issues that face young people in care
• Working within Residential and Supported Living services for young people in care who may have experienced trauma, neglect and/or abuse
• Promoting, safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people
• Encouraging the development of the individual interests of young people
• Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent or be willing to work towards a required qualification and upgrade to a Level 4 diploma. (Not essential, but desirable)
• Have a full UK driving licence and car as this role will involve accessing the community with the young people
• You will need a portable DBS (Registered on the update service) or be willing to pay for a DBS (We can assist with the process)
• Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous.

Once you are a permanent member of the team, you will receive:

• A sleep-in allowance of £64 per night
• Up to 6 weeks holiday per year
• All meals on duty provided
• Company pension
• Access to Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
• Access to wellbeing programmes via Exchange Provision
• Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme
• Promotion opportunities
• Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support

Hunts Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. We are an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Published at

06-06-2026

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