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children support worker

Job details
Posting date: 21 October 2025
Salary: £26,841.88 to £29,091.88 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 November 2025
Location: Heanor, Derbyshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: P4 Recruitment Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 14052025

Summary

Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care (Autism & Learning Disabilities)
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: Competitive, plus sleep-in allowance and excellent benefits
Job Type: Full-time - Permanent

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join a respected independent care and education provider supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated learning difficulties.

As part of a supportive and inclusive team, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where young people can thrive and achieve their potential.

What you’ll do:
Provide high-quality care and support in a homely, child-focused setting

Promote independence, emotional wellbeing, and personal development

Participate in a wide range of activities such as arts and crafts, cinema trips, sports, and outdoor adventures

Work closely with colleagues and professionals to ensure positive outcomes for each young person

Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding and regulatory standards

What we’re looking for:
A caring, resilient, and empathetic individual

Experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential – full training provided

Flexibility to work a rota including sleep-ins and weekends

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

What’s in it for you:
Comprehensive and ongoing training & development opportunities

Career progression and planned professional development

Sleep-in allowance (in addition to annual salary) additional £2,080 per year on average.

Free meals and onsite parking

Staff wellbeing support, including an onsite Mental Health First Aider

A ‘Thank You’ reward system with high-street vouchers

Join a team that believes in care, growth, and making every day count for the young people we support.