Headway Adolescent Resources - Bridgwater, Somerset

£14.11 to £14.77 an hour

ContractPart time

Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual) Location: Chedzoy, Somerset Contract: Shift Pattern- ad-hoc cover Salary: £14.11- £14.77 (dependent on qualification) per hour plus sleep in shifts when required Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background. We are currently looking for Residential Child Care Workers to join our new residential home on a casual basis. This amazing opportunity will also allow you flexibility to work hours you can commit to with no contractual obligation Based in a children's residential home you will be working with young people with challenging behaviour, and you will need to be flexible, resilient, honest and well organised, as well as committed to providing a high standard of childcare to help young people achieve the best possible outcomes. Applicants must have: Previous experience of working with challenging young people, preferably in a residential setting (but not essential) Qualified to QCF level 3 in Children and Young People Be capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy, maintain clear, neat records Have good inter-personal skills, and be a positive team player Computer experience to an intermediate level The ability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements. Empathetic nature Have good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts The ability to engage, motivate and encourage young people Full manual driving license essential. A sleep in allowance of £46 per night as and when the business needs. Headway is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Headway is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Headway Adolescent Resources - Bristol, Bristol

£14.11 to £14.77 an hour

ContractPart time

Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual) Location: Bristol Contract: Shift Pattern- ad-hoc cover Salary: £14.11- £14.77 (dependent on qualification) per hour plus sleep in shifts when required Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background. We are currently looking for Residential Child Care Workers to join our new residential home on a casual basis. This amazing opportunity will also allow you flexibility to work hours you can commit to with no contractual obligation Based in a children's residential home you will be working with young people with challenging behaviour, and you will need to be flexible, resilient, honest and well organised, as well as committed to providing a high standard of childcare to help young people achieve the best possible outcomes. Applicants must have: Previous experience of working with challenging young people, preferably in a residential setting (but not essential) Qualified to QCF level 3 in Children and Young People Be capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy, maintain clear, neat records Have good inter-personal skills, and be a positive team player Computer experience to an intermediate level The ability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements. Empathetic nature Have good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts The ability to engage, motivate and encourage young people Full manual driving license essential. A sleep in allowance of £46 per night as and when the business needs. Headway is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Headway is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Apple Orchard - Guildford, Surrey

£28,619.14 to £28,619.14 a year

PermanentFull time

Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker Company: Apple Orchard Salary: £28,619.14 per annum with potential to earn extra with overtime hours. Location: Guildford, Surrey Contract: Full Time, permanent Specific Hours: Approx 40 hours per week. 10pm - 9am working five days on and five off. Apple Orchard provides safe, nurturing environments where young people can build positive relationships, overcome past challenges and achieve their full potential. We're looking for friendly, outgoing Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our supportive team. A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or similar) is ideal, but not essential - we welcome applications from those willing to work towards it. Benefits: Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Promotion opportunities Responsibilities: Work approx. 55 hours per week on a rota of 5 nights on, 5 nights off, with occasional extra cover if needed. Promote the welfare and safety of young people in line with the Children Act 1989. Attend weekly staff meetings/supervision when not on shift the night before. Take part in required training and attend the annual summer holiday when needed. Arrive on time, complete handovers, and stay informed about each young person's needs and events of the day. Build an understanding of each young person to help assess and meet their ongoing emotional and practical needs. Support consistent bedtime routines and encourage good hygiene habits. Monitor young people throughout the night, recording all disturbances, movements and key events clearly. Complete nightly paperwork, including the Daily Register, fridge/freezer checks, fire alarm tests and task sheets. Prepare the breakfast table, promote healthy eating, and tidy away afterwards. Carry out any additional duties requested by the line manager. Maintain safety and security at all times - this is the highest priority. Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

Area Camden - City of London, London

£31,867.18 to £31,867.18 a year

PermanentFull time

Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker Company: Area Camden Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualification) (Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington) Specific Hours: 20:00pm- 8:00am (12 hour shifts) What we offer: Comprehensive induction and mandatory training to support your development and progression Fixed rota pattern: - Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun (60 hours) - Week 2: Wed, Thu (24 hours) Minimum average of 168 hours per month 236 hours annual leave per year Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours) Pension scheme (after qualifying period) Fully funded enrolment onto required qualifications if not already held About Area Camden Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high‑quality, child‑centred care and ensures safe, consistent night‑time support through well‑trained staff. We prioritise safeguarding and work closely with families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes. We're now recruiting a Qualified Waking Night Support Worker to help provide a stable, nurturing environment that supports each young person's physical, emotional, and social development. Duties and Responsibilities Stay awake and alert throughout the shift to ensure each young person's safety and wellbeing. Provide calm, compassionate support during the night, recognising that this can be a difficult time for some children. Support individual bedtime routines and any suitable nighttime activities. Keep accurate computer‑based records and follow all safeguarding procedures, including the Philomena missing‑from‑care process. Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally. Follow all Area Camden policies, procedures and equal‑opportunities standards. Act as a positive role model for colleagues and young people. Essential skills required Strong team player with energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude Understanding of safeguarding and how to protect children Able to follow delegated tasks and produce clear, detailed handovers Works in line with Area Camden policies and procedures Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing Able to engage, listen and respond appropriately to children's needs Well‑organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise work Willing to work towards the relevant qualification if not already held Children's Workforce Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position

Area Camden - Haverhill, Suffolk

£14.03 to £14.03 an hour

ContractPart time

Residential Childcare Support Worker Salary: Up to £14.03 per hour Specific Hours: 08:00am - 20:00pm (12 hour shifts) Location: Haverhill Area Camden The ethos and culture of the Area Camden Group, as part of Polaris Community, is founded on core values of mutual respect and good parenting whilst being respectful to the values of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality care within very high quality settings in our Soham home and to offer young people care, accommodation and support as close to a family environment as possible. The residential care we provide is for 11 to 18-year olds and our focus is centred on the needs of the child. We are looking for Residential Support Workers to join our team on a casual basis. This amazing opportunity will also allow you flexibility to work hours you can commit to with no contractual obligation. The welfare of our young people is paramount in the role of a Support Worker. Not only do Support Workers keep our young people safe, but as the daily care provider they also make a fundamental contribution to their care, learning and development. A key figure within the team, you'll build invaluable bridges between Area Camden and the local community, promoting social inclusion as you support people with emotional and behavioural difficulties to reach their full potential. Main Responsibilities You will work with the team to promote and support the young people in our care, in leading a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment. A vital part of your role will be providing the young people with emotional and social support, helping them to develop meaningful relationships with other children and adults, as well as encouraging them to become involved with local communities. You will encourage and enable each young person's self-esteem to be raised in a positive manner and ensure that they are respected and valued. Encourage, support and enable each young person to make positive life choices and achievable levels of independence that help them develop to their full potential, and receive the essential care and attention. Responsible for a high level of recording. Great emphasis and importance is attached to the recording of events and observations which will include young people's daily and monthly progress, updating of children's files, child protection records, notification to appropriate people and health and safety checks. Continually assess the children and young peoples' needs. Under the direction of your manager, and other appropriate personnel, you will be responsible for the formulation, implementation and review of care plans. You will work closely with your manager, your team, the health advisor, social workers, therapists, teachers and other professionals. You may also be involved with the young people's families, especially when supervising contacts. Encourage and support the young people with all of their daily living needs in line with their individual care plan. Carry out domestic duties within the home, involving the children and young people where appropriate and plan, shop and prepare meals, ensuring they have a varied and well balanced diet. Required Attributes Have the ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive approach Be self-motivated with a positive nature Be sensitive and reflective Have the ability to listen and empathise Be able to work individually and within a team Have experience working in the care sector or residential care Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare - we are looking for passionate and caring individuals who we will support to gain a qualification. Be willing to work some Bank Holidays Benefits A robust Induction and mandatory training programme to up skill our workforce Holiday accruement Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

Area Camden - Haverhill, Suffolk

£31,867.18 to £31,867.18 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker Company: Area Camden Contract Type: Permanent Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualifications) Qualified Rate: Applies to those with a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Hours: 20:00-08:00 (12‑hour waking night shifts) About Area Camden: Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high‑quality, consistent care to help young people achieve their goals. Our staff are carefully trained to ensure a safe and stable night‑time environment, with safeguarding at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with families and professionals to ensure each young person's needs are met. We're now hiring a Waking Night Support Worker to help provide a safe, nurturing residential setting that supports children's physical, emotional, and social development. Benefits: Comprehensive induction and mandatory training Clear progression and development opportunities Rotational night‑shift rota (20:00-08:00): Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun - 48 hours Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri - 36 hours Minimum 168 hours per month 236 hours annual leave Annual leave increases by 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours) Pension scheme (after qualifying period) Fully funded required qualifications if not already held Duties and Responsibilities: Stay awake and alert for the full night shift Ensure the safety and wellbeing of each child throughout the night Offer empathy and support when young people need reassurance Support personalised bedtime routines and occasional activities Keep accurate computer‑based records Follow the Philomena protocol when reporting a missing child Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally Follow Area Camden policies and be a positive role model for children and colleagues Contribute to the home's ethos and adapt to the needs of the young people Essential Skills Required Strong teamwork, energy, and enthusiasm Understanding of safeguarding children Ability to follow tasks and record detailed handovers Able to maintain policies and procedures Good written and verbal communication Ability to listen, engage, and act appropriately with children Organised, with good planning skills Willing to work toward a relevant Level 3 qualification (if not already held) Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

Area Camden - Soham, Cambridgeshire

£14.60 to £14.60 an hour

ContractPart time

Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker Company: Area Camden Contract Type: Casual Location: Soham, Cambridgeshire Salary: Up to £14.60 per hour (Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent) Specific Hours: 20:00pm- 8:00am (12 hour shifts) Benefits A robust Induction and mandatory training program to up skill our workforce Progression within the organisation on promotion and development of given role Weekly rota on rotation- 48 hours Minimum average of 168 hours per calendar month 236 hours annual leave per annum Holiday increase per year - 12 extra hours for 3 years (capped at 272 hours) Pension scheme after a qualifying period Enrolment and funding for required qualification if not already held. About Area Camden: Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high‑quality, consistent care to help young people achieve their goals. Our staff are carefully recruited and trained to ensure a safe, stable environment at night. We're now looking for a Casual Waking Night Support Worker to support the physical, emotional, and social development of the children and young people in our homes. Duties and Responsibilities Stay awake and alert for the full night shift Ensure children's safety and wellbeing throughout the night Provide empathy, reassurance, and support when needed Support personalised bedtime routines and occasional activities Keep accurate computer‑based records Follow the Philomena protocol for missing children Communicate with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally Follow all Area Camden policies and act as a positive role model Contribute to the home's values and adapt to children's changing needs Essential skills required Strong teamwork, energy, and enthusiasm Knowledge of safeguarding children Able to follow tasks, record handovers, and maintain policies Good written and verbal communication Able to listen, engage, and act appropriately with children Organised, with good planning skills Willing to work toward a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (if not already held) Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

Area Camden - Soham, Cambridgeshire

£31,867.18 to £31,867.18 a year

PermanentFull time

Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker Company: Area Camden Contract Type: Permanent Location: Soham, Cambridgeshire Salary: Up to £31,867.18 per annum (dependent on qualification) (Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent) Specific Hours: 20:00pm- 8:00am (12 hour shifts) Benefits Comprehensive induction and mandatory training Clear progression opportunities within the organisation Rotational weekly rota (minimum 48 hours per week / 168 hours per month) 236 hours annual leave Annual leave increase of 12 hours per year for 3 years (up to 272 hours) Pension scheme (after qualifying period) Fully funded qualifications if not already held About Area Camden: Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, provides high‑quality, consistent care to help young people achieve their goals. Our staff are carefully recruited and trained to ensure a safe, stable environment at night. We're now looking for a Waking Night Support Worker to support the physical, emotional, and social development of the children and young people in our homes. Duties and Responsibilities Stay awake and alert for the full night shift Ensure each child's safety and wellbeing throughout the night Provide empathy and support when young people need reassurance Support personalised bedtime routines and occasional activities Record information accurately using our computer systems Follow the Philomena protocol when reporting a missing child Communicate effectively with out‑of‑hours services and handle calls professionally Follow all Area Camden policies and act as a positive role model Contribute to the home's values and adapt to the changing needs of the children Essential skills required Must be able to work as part of a team / bring energy and enthusiasm to the role Experience and knowledge of safeguarding children To follow delegated tasks and record detailed handovers. Be able to maintain Area Camden's policies and procedures. Can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have the ability to engage and listen to children. Take action where needed. Be organised and able to plan and prepare work Be willing to work towards the relevant qualification if not held. Hold a relevant qualification or be committed to undertake a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare - we are looking for passionate and caring individuals who we will support to gain a qualification. Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

overton nursery & pre-school centre - UPTON, WIRRAL

On-sitePermanentFull time

Are you looking to work somewhere that takes pride in providing the best early years care. If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you to come and be a part of our wonderful team and work from our amazing setting. We are committed to providing inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has an opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. Our setting is fully accessible and has both indoor and outdoor learning spaces to support our children’s development. We are looking for a part time, level 2 or 3 qualified Practitioner within Early Years and Child Care. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager and staff to create a safe learning environment for children to develop and grow holistically through their play. The successful Nursery Practitioner will: Deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities to encourage development towards key milestones aligned to EYFS Framework. Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding. Be caring, hardworking, dedicated and work well within a team. Build positive relationships with children and their families. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS. We look forward to hearing from you soon! Location: Wirral

Jesters Childcare - Chelmsford , Essex

£12.71 to £13.15 an hour

On-sitePermanentPart time

Jesters Beaulieu Nursery & Pre-school CM1 PART TIME Early Years Assistant - Lunch cover - 20 hours per week, all year round. Bicknacre Nursery CM3 FULL TIME Early Years Assistant - 40 hours per week, all year round. We will ONLY CONSIDER APPLICATIONS THROUGH OUR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM for this role: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/early-years-assistant-full-time-47621 "There's a different point of view awaiting you if you just look up." Mary Poppins We need confident, proactive, passionate assistants to join our exceptional 'Jesters family' at our semi-rural 'little nursery' in Bicknacre, and purpose built nursery and pre-school in the heart of Beaulieu. Candidates who want to help Jesters perfect our vision of 'building futures for the next generation'. People to support our fantastic teams across the Early Years rooms. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to progress their Early Years Childcare career, or return to the sector. We are an aspirational childcare service, 'building futures' not only for every child in our care, but for our dedicated employees too... We offer a range of attractive incentives including: • Flexible working • Compressed hours • Shift swaps • 50% childcare discount from start date • Pathways to further your career - salary uplift on successful completion • Apprenticeship opportunities - salary uplift on successful completion • Upskilling, training & mentoring • Termly paid Inset day training/teambuilding • Referral incentive of £250 (terms and conditions apply). • Long service rewards, from 5 years • Strong staff retention rate • Social events - Christmas party • Bathroom care items • Surprise treats • Staff room snacks and treats • Occupational Health support • Warm, encouraging, supportive 'Jesters Family' environment 'Here at Jesters we strive to offer the very best service, to be an exemplar place of learning through play, the 'go to place' for exceptional childcare. Therefore we only recruit people who excite us, have passion and stamina.' Alison Doherty, Jesters Managing Director Whether you are looking for your FIRST STEP into your childcare career, are RETURNING TO WORK following a break, or want to PROGRESS YOUR CAREER PATHWAY, Jesters will support you on your journey… Job overview The role of the Early Years Assistant is to create a safe, fun and welcoming environment for all children and their parents or carers and to deliver the highest standards of welfare and education to all the children in Jesters care. What do you have to achieve? Assist and support the leadership/management team to deliver: High standards of care and education. Compliance with regulatory requirements. "There's nowhere to go but up." Mary Poppins Careers soar at Jesters - spread your wings today! PLEASE NOTE That unfortunately, this role does not meet the government's requirements for a Skilled Worker VISA, so we are unable to offer sponsorship.