Children's Residential Support Worker
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 December 2025 |
| Location: | Dorchester, Dorset |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 194770 |
Summary
Support Worker - Children in Crisis
Location: Dorchester, Dorset
Company: Velox Social Care
Make a Lasting Impact - Support Children Through Crisis
Velox Social Care is seeking committed and compassionate Support Workers across Dorset and the South West region to provide high-quality, person-centred care to Children and Young People (CYP) in crisis who require structured and nurturing support.
We're looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference-those who are caring, resilient, and truly invested in helping children overcome adversity and achieve their full potential.
About the Role
As a Support Worker for Children in Crisis, you will:
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Offer emotional and practical support to young people facing challenging circumstances
Offer emotional and practical support to young people facing challenging circumstances
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Provide a safe, stable, and nurturing environment through consistency and care
Provide a safe, stable, and nurturing environment through consistency and care
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Encourage positive behaviour and development through patience and understanding
Encourage positive behaviour and development through patience and understanding
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Accurately maintain daily records and reports
Accurately maintain daily records and reports
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Work collaboratively with your team, our Care Management Team, and external professionals
Work collaboratively with your team, our Care Management Team, and external professionals
We offer a range of flexible shift options, and are especially interested in candidates who can work a mix of day and night shifts, including long and short shift coverage, depending on client needs.
What You'll Need
To be considered for this role, you must have:
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Right to Work in the UK (No sponsorship available)
Right to Work in the UK (No sponsorship available)
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6+ months UK experience in a Children and Young People (CYP) setting
6+ months UK experience in a Children and Young People (CYP) setting
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3 references (2 professional, 1 character)
3 references (2 professional, 1 character)
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In-date physical intervention training (e.g. PMVA or Team Teach Level 2 - or willingness to train)
In-date physical intervention training (e.g. PMVA or Team Teach Level 2 - or willingness to train)
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A valid Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
A valid Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
Why Join Velox Social Care?
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Flexible working opportunities
Flexible working opportunities
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Competitive weekly pay with excellent rates
Competitive weekly pay with excellent rates
-
Outstanding support from our expert Care Management Team
Outstanding support from our expert Care Management Team
-
A dedicated consultant to guide you through compliance, bookings, and placements
A dedicated consultant to guide you through compliance, bookings, and placements
Apply Today
If you're ready to make a real difference and meet the criteria above, apply now to join a passionate and growing team supporting children across Hampshire.
Please Note: We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be shortlisted.
Location: Dorchester, Dorset
Company: Velox Social Care
Make a Lasting Impact - Support Children Through Crisis
Velox Social Care is seeking committed and compassionate Support Workers across Dorset and the South West region to provide high-quality, person-centred care to Children and Young People (CYP) in crisis who require structured and nurturing support.
We're looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference-those who are caring, resilient, and truly invested in helping children overcome adversity and achieve their full potential.
About the Role
As a Support Worker for Children in Crisis, you will:
-
Offer emotional and practical support to young people facing challenging circumstances
Offer emotional and practical support to young people facing challenging circumstances
-
Provide a safe, stable, and nurturing environment through consistency and care
Provide a safe, stable, and nurturing environment through consistency and care
-
Encourage positive behaviour and development through patience and understanding
Encourage positive behaviour and development through patience and understanding
-
Accurately maintain daily records and reports
Accurately maintain daily records and reports
-
Work collaboratively with your team, our Care Management Team, and external professionals
Work collaboratively with your team, our Care Management Team, and external professionals
We offer a range of flexible shift options, and are especially interested in candidates who can work a mix of day and night shifts, including long and short shift coverage, depending on client needs.
What You'll Need
To be considered for this role, you must have:
-
Right to Work in the UK (No sponsorship available)
Right to Work in the UK (No sponsorship available)
-
6+ months UK experience in a Children and Young People (CYP) setting
6+ months UK experience in a Children and Young People (CYP) setting
-
3 references (2 professional, 1 character)
3 references (2 professional, 1 character)
-
In-date physical intervention training (e.g. PMVA or Team Teach Level 2 - or willingness to train)
In-date physical intervention training (e.g. PMVA or Team Teach Level 2 - or willingness to train)
-
A valid Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
A valid Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
Why Join Velox Social Care?
-
Flexible working opportunities
Flexible working opportunities
-
Competitive weekly pay with excellent rates
Competitive weekly pay with excellent rates
-
Outstanding support from our expert Care Management Team
Outstanding support from our expert Care Management Team
-
A dedicated consultant to guide you through compliance, bookings, and placements
A dedicated consultant to guide you through compliance, bookings, and placements
Apply Today
If you're ready to make a real difference and meet the criteria above, apply now to join a passionate and growing team supporting children across Hampshire.
Please Note: We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be shortlisted.