About the Role
Carter Care Solutions is recruiting Relief Support Workers to support children and young people living in residential homes across Northamptonshire. We’re looking for people who bring warmth, patience and emotional maturity. People who have a genuine care for the welfare of children and young people
We take pride in valuing our staff as much as the young people we care for. We recognise that when you feel supported, listened to and confident in your role, this promotes positive outcomes for children and young people.
You’ll work flexibly, earn £16–£18 per hour, and have access to a bonus scheme linked to hours worked. We also provide full training, ongoing development and reflective debriefs after complex shifts with qualified social work manager, so you never feel isolated or unsupported within the role.
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 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, kind and compassionate
- Have experience of working with children and/or young people
- Patient and emotionally intelligent
- Adaptable and able to think clearly under pressure
- A strong communicator
- Reliable, consistent and committed to safeguarding
Essentials needed to apply
- Must be over 21 years old
- Must have experience in working with Children
- Must have Right to Work in the UK
- Must have some flexibility to work different shifts
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
- Must be able to travel independently around Northamptonshire
Pay: £16.00-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
