Major Healthcare are seeking experienced, compassionate and dependable Support Workers to provide high-quality, child-centred support to children with complex learning disabilities and mental health needs.
This role involves delivering short-term support (6-8 hour shifts) to children and young people within their own homes and taking them out in the community. Flexibility and a caring, respectful approach are essential.
The Role:
This role requires patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. As a Children’s Support Worker, you will:
- Provide consistent, nurturing and individualised care
- Support daily routines, communication, and community access
- Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies
- Encourage independence through structured, meaningful activities
- Work collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary professionals
- Follow care plans, risk assessments and create accurate shift reports
- Promote safeguarding, dignity and inclusion
Key Requirements:
- Ability to travel anywhere within County Durham
- Availability to work at short notice, including evenings and weekends
- A respectful and professional attitude when working in family homes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A genuine passion for supporting children and their families
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 6-12 months paid experience supporting children or young people with learning disabilities and/or complex needs in the UK
- Experience supporting behaviours that challenge
- Knowledge of behavioural support strategies
- Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Children’s and Young people workforce (preferred but not essential)
- Right to work in the UK
- A caring, empathetic and trauma informed approach
What We Offer:
- Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance
- Competitive pay rates
- Ongoing support from a dedicated management team
- Access to training and professional development – Level 4 in Children and Young people
- Refer a friend scheme
If you would like to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with complex needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team committed to delivering exceptional, child-centred care.
Major Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and applicants to share this commitment and to uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Successful applicants are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with barred list information, right to work verification, satisfactory references, online and social media checks, and any other checks required in accordance with statutory guidance and our safeguarding policy.
For more information please contact Louise on 01325 524050 or email info@major-healthcare.com
