About the Role
Carter Care Solutions is expanding our team of Relief Support Workers to support children and young people living in residential homes in Northampton and Bedford. We are looking for warm, patient and emotionally mature people who understand that supporting children is more than just a job.
We are a supportive company that values our staff as much as the Children and Young People we care for. You will be listened to, encouraged and supported by approachable management who genuinely care about children and young people and want staff to feel confident in providing the best possible support. When you feel supported, confident and valued, children feel that difference every day.
You will work flexibly as self employed, earn £16.00–£18.00 per hour, and have access to a bonus scheme linked to hours worked. We provide full training, ongoing development and reflective debriefs after challenging shifts with qualified social work management.
What Makes Us Different
We aim to match you with homes in your local area based on:
- Your strengths
- Your personality
- Your experience
- The individual needs of the children
This helps you build real relationships and provide consistent, child-centred support.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting children and young people in line with their individual care plans
- Helping create a stable, respectful and nurturing environment
- Building trust through calm communication and clear boundaries
- Supporting daily routines, education, activities and community involvement
- Encouraging emotional regulation, confidence and independence
- Responding to behaviours using a trauma‑informed, de‑escalation approach
- Keeping accurate records to support safeguarding and continuity of care
- Working collaboratively with residential staff teams and sharing handovers
What We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
- Child‑focused, compassionate and kind
- Patient and emotionally intelligent
- Adaptable and able to think clearly under pressure
- A strong communicator
- Reliable, consistent and committed to safeguarding
- Experience working with Children and Young People
- You live in Northamptonshire or Bedfordshire
This Role May Not Suit You If You:
- Need predictable or guaranteed hours
- Find it difficult to manage challenging emotions or behaviours
- Struggle with timekeeping or reliability
- Have not previous worked with Children and Young People
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Casual dress
- Ongoing Training
- On‑site parking
- Supportive management
- Work in your local area
Carter Care Solution prides itself on consistent, calm and child focused support to Children and Young People. We are now expanding our service across Northampton and Bedford to meet growing demand.
Pay: £16.00-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working with Children and Young People in a professional or voluntary setting?
Are you able to work a mixture of early, late and long day shifts?
Do you have Right to Work as Self Employed in the UK?
Work Location: In person
