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Residential Support Worker for Children aged 16+ within Supported Accommodation
North And East London Care Ltd —Palmers Green
- £2,500 - £4,000 a month
- Overtime
- English
- In-person
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
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5d
Social Worker
LondonBoroughofBexley —Bexleyheath
- £42,988 - £47,554 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
15h
Mentor- Youth Support Worker
The Mentoring Group —East London
- From £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
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Social Worker
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils —London
- £38,976 - £52,767 a year
- Full-time
7d
Social Worker Level 2/3 - Learning Disability Services
Enfield Council —London
- £41,133 - £51,138 a year
- Part-time
- Employee assistance programme
Independent Social Worker
Rebuild and Rise Families Ltd —London
- £25 - £40 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
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7d
Social Worker - Viability Assessor
LondonBoroughofBexley —Bexleyheath
- £45,912 - £51,684 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Annual leave
2d
Families, Play & Youth Worker (Bank / Sessional)
Spring Community Hub —London
- £14.80 an hour
- Temporary
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
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Youth Development Worker
LifeLine Projects —East London
- £26,780 a year
- School
Supervising Social Worker
Sure Start Fostering Agency Limited —Ilford
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Working with children
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6d
Family Help Social Worker
Enfield Council —Enfield
- £43,680 - £51,138 a year
- Part-time
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Research Assistant in Mental Health
Middlesex University London —Hendon
- £37,357 - £42,653 a year
- School
2d
Education Welfare Officer
Enfield Council —Enfield
- £40,182 - £42,060 a year
- Call to connect
- Travel
- IT
- School
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Maker Zone Youth Worker
WEST Youth Zone —London
- £14.80 an hour
- Part-time
- CAD
- Working with children
- Mentoring
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Social Worker LD 18-24
Newham Council —London
- £41,133 - £49,056 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
6d
Children's Social Worker Family Safeguarding
Surrey County Council —Reigate
- £47,239 - £50,135 a year
- Travel
- Relocation assistance
- Employee assistance programme
Social Worker
Hertfordshire County Council —Stevenage
- £38,220 - £41,771 a year
- Full-time
- English
Family Group Conference /RI Coordinator - Specialist Intervention Service
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham —London
- Communication skills
1d
Self - Employed Children and Young People Assessor - Remote
CareADHD —Canary Wharf
- £100 - £105 an hour
- Temporary
- Remote
- Communication skills
- Nursing
Quick apply
6d
Best Interest Assessor (Qualified Social Worker)
Harrow Council —Harrow
- £180 - £220 a day
- Part-time
- Travel
- In-person
- Communication skills
14d

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Residential Support Worker for Children aged 16+ within Supported Accommodation

North And East London Care Ltd
Palmers Green

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£2,500 - £4,000 a month
5 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

English
Romanian
NVQ
Polish
Care plans
Communication skills

Full job description

Position: Residential Support Worker for Young People aged 16+ within Supported Accommodation
Location: Enfield & Ilford, North East London (both locations are rquired)
Start Date: June / July 2026
Full-Time Salary: £2,500 – £4,000 per month (including holiday pay)

Work Patterns & Pay

We are recruiting for both Full-Time and Part-Time roles.
All applicants must be fully available to work both Days & Nights, and both Weekdays & Weekends within the ranges below.

Candidates with limited availability outside of this will not be considered.

Part-Time:

Min. Shifts per week: 1 Days & 2 Nights = £1,500 (including holiday pay)
Max. Shifts per week: 1 Days & 3 Nights = £1,940 (including holiday pay)

Full-Time:

Min. Shifts per week: 2 Days & 3 Nights = £2,500 (including holiday pay)
Max. Shifts per week: 3 Days & 5 Nights = £4,000 (including holiday pay)

Shift Structure:

Day Shift: 8am - 6pm (£130 per Shift)
Sleeping Night Shift: 6pm - 8am (Includes 7 sleeping hours, £90 per Shift)

All wages are paid monthly via PAYE, with full transparency on tax, NI, and deductions. Additional shifts are often available for staff who want extra hours.

Contract & Job Security

All staff start on a Casual Worker Contract during a 4-month probation.

After probation, successful staff will be offered Full-Time Employment Contracts with:

Paid annual leave
Paid sick days
Overtime opportunities
Additional training and career development

We pride ourselves on fair contracts and reliable pay – no “zero-hours” surprises, just clear structure and guaranteed hours.

Essential Requirements

DBS (within last 12 months, or we will fund a new one)
NVQ Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Experience with 16–17-year-olds in care/support settings
Full flexibility for day, night, and weekend shifts
Right to work in the UK (we cannot sponsor visas)
Strong English communication and ability to write professional reports (our team values clear records, especially important for regulators and local authorities)
Multi-Lingual (Desirable): Many of the Young People we support come from Eastern Europe. The ability to speak languages such as Polish, Romanian, or Albanian is a strong advantage, though not essential.

What You will Do

Mentor & Empower – help Young People (16–18) develop independence and life skills.
Independent Role – lone-working in small homes of 5–8 Young People, with 24/7 management support available.
Accompany Young People to important appointments such as college, health, or social services.
Trauma-Informed Practice – use compassion, patience, and consistency when behaviours are challenging.
Professional Records – complete daily logs, incidents, and reports on our IT system.
Safe Environment – promote responsibility and maintain clean, safe shared living spaces.
Ongoing Development – monthly supervisions with experienced managers and access to funded NVQs (Levels 3–6).

Why Join NelCare?

Ofsted Registered Provider – you will be part of a service that meets the highest standards and is recognised nationally.
Stability & Growth – consistent shifts, fair pay, and new homes opening.
Clear Career Path – 1–2 fast-track Senior Support Worker promotions each year.
Supportive Team – approachable managers, structured training, and guidance.
Diverse Workplace – Many of our staff have come from different parts of Europe and have built long-term, stable careers with us in London. We value the dedication and work ethic that international staff bring.
Recognition of Hard Work – we value staff who are reliable, flexible, and committed.
Fair & Transparent – no hidden deductions, no unpaid hours, no unrealistic expectations.

Application Process

Successful applicants will be contacted by email to arrange an informal phone call.

If not included in your CV, please also provide your contact number and email address

1) Short informal phone call
2) Online interview (45 mins)
3) Trial shift (3 hours, supervised)

Onboarding & Training

Once offered a position, all new staff complete a structured induction programme including:

3x paid induction shifts with members of the Management Team
Access to NelCare Policies and Procedures
A 20-course Leaving Care TrainingHub programme (to be completed within your first month)
A new DBS, funded and processed by NelCare

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £2,500.00-£4,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking

Application question(s):

Do you hold an NVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent in a relevant field?
Have you ever been dismissed due to Safeguarding Concerns or been subject to a LADO Investigation? If so, please provide details.
Are you looking for a Full-time or Part-time role?

We are hiring for both, so please detail what your availability looks like. For example: Days & Nights, Weekdays & Weekends, Weekday Night & Weekends, Weekday Day & Nights & Weekend Day & Nights, Any Day & Nights except Mondays, etc.

Do you speak any other Languages? Eastern European Languages are a bonus
Do you have previous experience working with Care Leavers within a Semi-Independent Home?
Do you have previous experience working with Care Leavers aged between 16 and 17 years old?

Experience:

Supported Accommodation aged 16-18: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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social worker jobs in waltham forest

Residential Support Worker for Children aged 16+ within Supported Accommodation

Social Worker

Mentor- Youth Support Worker

Social Worker

Social Worker Level 2/3 - Learning Disability Services

Independent Social Worker

Social Worker - Viability Assessor

Families, Play & Youth Worker (Bank / Sessional)

Youth Development Worker

Supervising Social Worker

Family Help Social Worker

Research Assistant in Mental Health

Education Welfare Officer

Maker Zone Youth Worker

Social Worker LD 18-24

Children's Social Worker Family Safeguarding

Social Worker

Family Group Conference /RI Coordinator - Specialist Intervention Service

Self - Employed Children and Young People Assessor - Remote

Best Interest Assessor (Qualified Social Worker)

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