Children’s Support Worker Days & Nights

Location: On site / Far Common Rd, Mirfield WF14 0DQ, UK
job type: Permanent / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Hourly Salary range: from £ 12.81 to £ 13.61
Salary details: Enhanced rates for Bank Holidays and Overtime

Location: Mirfield (WF14)

Hours: Full or part-time available

At our Brambles and Orchard Court Children's services, we're searching for caring and dedicated Support Workers to join our vibrant residential service supporting children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and complex needs. Join our Children's services and become part of a caring team that brings positivity, fun and support to children every single day and night

Why Join our children's service?

Brambles and Orchard Court aren't just a place to work, theyr'e homes filled with colour, laughter and personality. Our children are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in creating a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to thrive.

Both children's services are fully accessible children's homes with spacious living areas and beautiful surroundings. The homes are known for their warm atmospheres, person-centred approach and friendly team who go above and beyond to provide exceptional care and support.

From personalised bedrooms to exciting activities and specialist therapeutic support, we work together to create a place where children can feel safe, happy and truly at home.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring children have a safe, comfortable and restful night.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care and support.
• Promoting children's safety, wellbeing and comfort throughout the night.
• Supporting individual care needs and routines.
• Completing observations and maintaining accurate records.
• Responding calmly and confidently to children's needs.
• Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality care.
• Helping create a nurturing and reassuring environment where children feel secure and supported.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for compassionate people who genuinely care about making a difference.

You will be:

• Kind, patient and caring.
• Reliable and professional.
• Positive and enthusiastic.
• A great team player.
• Passionate about supporting children to live happy, fulfilling lives.

Previous care experience is helpful but not essential. We welcome applications from people with the right values and commitment, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive induction and training.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a well-established organisation.
• Supportive management and friendly colleagues.
• A rewarding role where you can have a genuine impact on children's lives.
• Competitive salary and employee benefits package.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.

We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.

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