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Children and Young People Support Worker

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Children’s Support Worker – Make a Real Difference

Join Major Healthcare and be part of a team that genuinely puts children and young people first.

We’re looking for genuine, passionate, resilient, and progressive individuals to support children and young people with Autism, ADHD, trauma, and complex needs. This is your opportunity to provide safe, consistent, and meaningful support that helps young people feel understood and move forward positively.

The Role

  • Provide nurturing, child-centred support
  • Support routines, communication, and daily activities
  • Use Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches
  • Follow care plans and maintain clear, accurate records
  • Promote safeguarding, dignity, equality, diversity, and inclusion at all times

What You Need

  • 6-12 months’ UK care experience (children or young people)
  • Experience with behaviours that may challenge
  • A genuine, passionate, resilient, and progressive approach
  • Strong communication skills
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Training & Development That Actually Matters

We’re heavily investing in Learning & Development so you feel confident from day one:

  • 2-day structured Children’s Induction
  • Face-to-face Basic Life Support (BLS) training
  • Specialist training including NAPPI (focused on PBS and de-escalation)
  • Brand new e-learning platform
  • Ongoing face-to-face and virtual training
  • Real learning you can apply in practice, not just tick boxes

What We Offer

  • Flexible shifts
  • Weekly pay + enhanced weekend rates
  • Ongoing support from an experienced team
  • Clear progression opportunities

Safeguarding & Equality Commitment

Major Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of care, professionalism, equality, and inclusion.

Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS, right to work checks, and satisfactory references.

Apply Now

If you want a role where you can genuinely make a difference every day, we want to hear from you. Please contact the North East Branch on 01325 524050 or email info@major-healthcare.com

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Support Worker – Children

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£15.50-£17.50 per hour | Weekly Pay | Mileage Paid

Full Time | Part Time | Fixed Term | Zero Hour Contracts

Be the reason a child believes in themselves.

At Major Healthcare, we’re looking for genuine, passionate, resilient and progressive people who want more than just another Support Worker job.

We support children and young people living in Local Authority care, including those who have experienced trauma, Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, emotional and behavioural needs, and other complex needs.

Every day is different. One day you could be helping a young person learn a new life skill, the next celebrating a personal achievement, supporting a community activity or simply being the trusted adult they need after a difficult day.

If you’re looking for a career where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Major Healthcare?

We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we’re committed to investing in you from day one.

  • Competitive pay from £15.50-£17.50 per hour
  • Weekly pay
  • Paid mileage for authorised work travel
  • Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term and Zero Hour contracts
  • Flexible Day Shifts, Sleeping Nights and Waking Nights
  • Comprehensive 1-day Children’s Induction delivered by our in-house Learning & Development Team
  • Face-to-face Basic Life Support (BLS) training
  • Specialist NAPPI training where required
  • Brand-new online learning platform with ongoing development
  • Fully supported Diploma opportunities up to Level 4 (subject to eligibility)
  • Clear career pathways into Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, Learning & Development and Quality roles
  • Friendly, supportive management team who genuinely want you to succeed

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll support children and young people to feel safe, valued and confident by:

  • Building positive, trusting relationships.
  • Supporting daily routines, education,hobbies and community activities.
  • Promoting independence,confidence and emotional wellbeing.
  • Using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and trauma-informed approaches.
  • Following care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
  • Working closely with families, schools, social workers and other professionals.
  • Completing accurate records that help deliver safe, high-quality care.

Essential

  • A minimum of 6 months’ paid UK experience supporting children or young people in a similar role.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable

  • Full UK driving licence.

Safeguarding & Equality Commitment

Major Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants are expected to uphold the highest standards of care, professionalism, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS, right to work checks and satisfactory references.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

If you require further information please call 01325 524050

Children and Young People Support Worker

by

Children’s Support Worker – Make a Real Difference

Join Major Healthcare and be part of a team that genuinely puts children and young people first.

We’re looking for genuine, passionate, resilient, and progressive individuals to support children and young people with Autism, ADHD, trauma, and complex needs. This is your opportunity to provide safe, consistent, and meaningful support that helps young people feel understood and move forward positively.

The Role

  • Provide nurturing, child-centred support
  • Support routines, communication, and daily activities
  • Use Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches
  • Follow care plans and maintain clear, accurate records
  • Promote safeguarding, dignity, equality, diversity, and inclusion at all times

What You Need

  • 6-12 months’ UK care experience (children or young people)
  • Experience with behaviours that may challenge
  • A genuine, passionate, resilient, and progressive approach
  • Strong communication skills
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Training & Development That Actually Matters

We’re heavily investing in Learning & Development so you feel confident from day one:

  • 2-day structured Children’s Induction
  • Face-to-face Basic Life Support (BLS) training
  • Specialist training including NAPPI (focused on PBS and de-escalation)
  • Brand new e-learning platform
  • Ongoing face-to-face and virtual training
  • Real learning you can apply in practice, not just tick boxes

What We Offer

  • Flexible shifts
  • Weekly pay + enhanced weekend rates
  • Ongoing support from an experienced team
  • Clear progression opportunities

Safeguarding & Equality Commitment

Major Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of care, professionalism, equality, and inclusion.

Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS, right to work checks, and satisfactory references.

Apply Now

If you want a role where you can genuinely make a difference every day, we want to hear from you. Please contact the North East Branch on 01325 524050 or email info@major-healthcare.com

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.