Support Worker


Company:	Central Recruitment Services Ltd.
Salary:	£27,705.60
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, E7 0NF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Jul 2026
Closing date:	16 Aug 2026

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Summary

Central Recruitment is working with an organisation dedicated to providing safe, high-quality accommodation for young people.

Our client is currently recruiting for a permanent Support Worker in the Newham area at a 24/7 supported accommodation provides support to young people aged 16-17 years who are in care.

• 36 hours per week

• Monday - Sunday (rota basis)

• Shifts: long (09:00 - 21:00) and waking nights (21:00 - 09:00)

• Permanent

• £27,705.60 per annum

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young people on their journey towards independence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide hands-on, consistent support to 16-17-year-olds in our residential provision

• Support young people to develop essential life skills (cooking, budgeting, self-care, tenancy management)

• Complete risk assessments

• Respond calmly and professionally to challenging behaviour and emotional crises

• Working collaboratively with multi agencies to ensure safeguarding at all times

• Maintaining accurate, detailed records using our digital case management system

• Writing clear, professional keywork notes, logs and monthly reports

• Liaising with external agencies, social workers and other professionals

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• At least 1 year of experience working with young people aged 16-17 in a care, residential or supported housing setting

• A genuine, demonstrable passion for working with care-experienced young people

• Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and the challenges facing young people leaving care

• Confident IT skills and ability to use digital case management systems

• Current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Children Workforce) - or willingness to apply

• Current Safeguarding certification - or willingness to complete upon appointment

DESIRABLE:

• NVQ / QCF Level 3 (or above) in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People, or equivalent

• Experience working in a 24/7 residential setting

• Knowledge of the Children Act, Care Leavers Act and relevant legislation

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current valid right to work in the UK

• Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.

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