Childrens Support Worker

Job description

Job Title: Childrens Support Worker

Location: Bromyard / Hereford

Salary: £23,346 - £31,302 per annum + sleep-ins

Start Date: ASAP

Do you hold a Full UK driving license?

Do you have experience in a care role or working with children and young people?

Do you have experience working with individuals with Autism / Learning Disabilities?

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a wonderful school and residential setting based in the gorgeous rolling hills of Herefordshire. The setting is a small school, that looks after children with severe Autism and Learning Disabilities. The setting boasts fantastic facilities within extensive woodlands and grounds, providing a tranquil, spacious and accessible environment for learning and enrichment. The successful Children's Support Worker will be responsible for supporting children through long-term programmes of informal education and developing their confidence, so that they can realise their full potential as they grow into adulthood.

The school was rated previously as 'Outstanding' which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff that work there, who will all be part of supporting you in your new role. Due to the needs of the students, the childrens support worker will enable and support the students to engage in learning, support with their self management of behaviours and triggers, develop communication skills and form overall positive relationships. With the residential facilities at the same site of the school, you will be required to support the students with both their attention to learning, but also in their home environment, assisting with their independent living skills. This is a really rewarding opportunity for childrens support worker who wants to make a real difference to a young persons life.

The successful childrens support worker doesn't need to hold any qualifications for the role, but does need to be willing to complete the Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples workforce. This will be funded through the provider in order for you to work there permanently, which is a wonderful opportunity for anybody looking to gain industry recognised qualifications. All we ask for is some experience working with children and young people, or in a care role.

You must be able to work on a 3 on 3 off shift rota.

Key Responsibilities for the Childrens Support Worker:

• To ensure a high standard of personal care for each young person, including matters of physical well-being and personal hygiene
• To accept Key Worker responsibility for individual young people
• To support young people out in the community, on activities and holidays and be a company vehicle driver as requested and once trained
• To fully engage with pupils and take part in activities and leisure pursuits, including physical activities such as sports
• To complete the appropriate D...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bromyard

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

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