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Child Support Worker

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Posting date: 16 May 2025
Salary: £13.50 to £16.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 June 2025
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 176827

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Summary

Various Shifts | Competitive Rates | Ongoing Opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and emotional or behavioural challenges? We're looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll provide a combination of general and one-to-one support, both in care settings and the wider community. You'll help young individuals lead fulfilling lives by encouraging independence, engagement, and fun through meaningful activities and emotional support.
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Contract type: Temporary (Ongoing agency cover)


Contract type: Temporary (Ongoing agency cover)
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Duration: Ongoing


Duration: Ongoing
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Hours: Flexible - Day, Night, Evening & Weekend shifts available


Hours: Flexible - Day, Night, Evening & Weekend shifts available
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Pay: £12.83 - £16.00 per hour (depending on shift and experience)


Pay: £12.83 - £16.00 per hour (depending on shift and experience)
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Location: Opportunities available across multiple settings


Location: Opportunities available across multiple settings
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Previous experience in a care or support work environment


Previous experience in a care or support work environment
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A proactive, empathetic, and person-centred approach


A proactive, empathetic, and person-centred approach
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A genuine passion for helping others


A genuine passion for helping others
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Up-to-date mandatory training (e.g. Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, Infection Control, Autism Awareness, etc.) - available free


Up-to-date mandatory training (e.g. Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, Infection Control, Autism Awareness, etc.) - available free
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Free safeguarding training


Free safeguarding training
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Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care qualification (desirable, not essential)


Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care qualification (desirable, not essential)
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Right to work in the UK


Right to work in the UK
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Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)


Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)
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Two professional care-related references


Two professional care-related references

We're committed to supporting your career and development. As part of our team, you'll benefit from:
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Free accredited CPD training, including safeguarding and mandatory courses


Free accredited CPD training, including safeguarding and mandatory courses
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Access to our dedicated in-house Training and Development Team


Access to our dedicated in-house Training and Development Team
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Flexible shifts to suit your availability


Flexible shifts to suit your availability
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A supportive and experienced team ready to help you succeed


A supportive and experienced team ready to help you succeed

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply: Please submit your up-to-date CV today.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are acting as an employment business and recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful applicants will be required to register with us as part of the compliance process.

We look forward to helping you take the next step in your care career.

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