Children Support Worker
| Posting date: | 19 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Location: | Loughborough, Leicestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Social Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title: Children’s Support Worker (EBD)
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Location: Loughborough LE12
About Social Care & Education:
Social Care & Education is a committed social care provider, supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). Our focus is on delivering safe, nurturing, and supportive environments where young people feel valued, encouraged, and empowered to reach their full potential.
We are currently seeking caring, enthusiastic, and reliable individuals to join our growing team as Children’s Support Workers.
Job Overview:
As a Children’s Support Worker with Social Care & Education, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily lives of young people who may display challenging behaviours and emotional needs. You’ll offer consistent care, guidance, and positive role modelling to help young people build essential life skills and overcome personal challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide practical and emotional support to children and young people in residential or community-based settings.
• Encourage and promote positive behaviours, personal development, and independence.
• Support young people with daily routines, personal care (if required), education, and leisure activities.
• Help plan and participate in recreational, educational, and social activities.
• Build supportive, trusting relationships with young people, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Accurately record and maintain care records, reports, and incident logs in line with safeguarding policies.
• Respond to incidents and challenging situations calmly, using approved intervention techniques when required.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive, consistent care team.
Essential Requirements:
• Full UK driving licence (essential — you may be required to transport young people to appointments, activities, or educational placements).
• Some experience working with young people, young adults, or individuals with additional needs (EBD, SEN, residential care, or similar environments preferred).
• Strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach, with the ability to manage challenging situations.
• An understanding of safeguarding principles and professional boundaries (training can be provided).
What Social Care & Education Offers:
• Competitive hourly rates.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities.
• Professional development and career progression options.
• Supportive, approachable management team.
• A varied, rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference to the lives of young people.
• A positive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
To Apply:
If you’re passionate about supporting young people and meet the requirements listed above, please submit your CV via Indeed today. We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Location: Loughborough LE12
About Social Care & Education:
Social Care & Education is a committed social care provider, supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). Our focus is on delivering safe, nurturing, and supportive environments where young people feel valued, encouraged, and empowered to reach their full potential.
We are currently seeking caring, enthusiastic, and reliable individuals to join our growing team as Children’s Support Workers.
Job Overview:
As a Children’s Support Worker with Social Care & Education, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily lives of young people who may display challenging behaviours and emotional needs. You’ll offer consistent care, guidance, and positive role modelling to help young people build essential life skills and overcome personal challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide practical and emotional support to children and young people in residential or community-based settings.
• Encourage and promote positive behaviours, personal development, and independence.
• Support young people with daily routines, personal care (if required), education, and leisure activities.
• Help plan and participate in recreational, educational, and social activities.
• Build supportive, trusting relationships with young people, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Accurately record and maintain care records, reports, and incident logs in line with safeguarding policies.
• Respond to incidents and challenging situations calmly, using approved intervention techniques when required.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive, consistent care team.
Essential Requirements:
• Full UK driving licence (essential — you may be required to transport young people to appointments, activities, or educational placements).
• Some experience working with young people, young adults, or individuals with additional needs (EBD, SEN, residential care, or similar environments preferred).
• Strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach, with the ability to manage challenging situations.
• An understanding of safeguarding principles and professional boundaries (training can be provided).
What Social Care & Education Offers:
• Competitive hourly rates.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities.
• Professional development and career progression options.
• Supportive, approachable management team.
• A varied, rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference to the lives of young people.
• A positive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
To Apply:
If you’re passionate about supporting young people and meet the requirements listed above, please submit your CV via Indeed today. We look forward to hearing from you.