Children's Support Worker

Location: Gloucestershire
Job Type: Agency
Salary: £13 - 19 per hour
Reference: Children's Services
Contact Name: Cheltenham Residential
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Children’s Support Worker

Join Nurseplus as a Children’s Support Worker – Make a Lasting Impact Every Day

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to support children and young people in achieving their fullest potential. As a Children’s Support Worker, you’ll work in a variety of settings – including residential homes, educational support environments, and emergency placements – offering care, structure, and emotional support tailored to each child’s needs. You’ll become part of a professional and compassionate team that’s dedicated to creating safe, nurturing spaces where children can thrive.


Why Choose Nurseplus?

  • Flexibility that Works for You: With our zero-hour contract, you choose your shifts – whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends – allowing you to fit work around your life.

  • Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.15 and £19.00 per hour, paid weekly, with regular rate reviews to reflect your experience and commitment.

  • Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and book shifts quickly and easily.

  • Paid Industry-Leading Training: We cover the cost of mandatory training in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, including child protection and safeguarding.

  • Ongoing Development Opportunities: Access in-house training and fully funded NVQ Level 3 and above qualifications in Children & Young People’s Services.

  • Blue Light Card: Enjoy access to thousands of discounts both in-store and online through the Blue Light Card scheme.


What You’ll Be Doing

As a Children’s Support Worker, your responsibilities will include providing day-to-day emotional and practical support, helping with routines, educational activities, and life skills, promoting positive behaviour, and creating a stable, caring environment. You’ll work within individual care plans and ensure all safeguarding protocols are upheld while helping young people feel seen, heard, and valued.


What We’re Looking For

  • You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.

  • A minimum of 6 months’ experience working with children or young people in a UK care setting is essential.

  • NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (or Health & Social Care – Children’s Pathway), or working towards.

  • A calm, resilient approach and strong behaviour management skills.

  • Flexibility to work across different shift types and locations.

  • A clear enhanced DBS, which can be applied for during registration.

If you’re passionate about changing young lives and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!


About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are committed to delivering the highest-quality care and support to children and young people in need. Equally, we value our dedicated staff by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where they can thrive professionally and personally.