Much of the work revolves around Children in Care, Young people in supported housing, Foster Carers, Care Leavers, family support, SEN/Learning disabilities.
You could be working in a variety of placements, have longer term assignments or a new full-time role. We would love to talk to anyone who has experience of working in this sector, qualifications required will depend on what is needed for each role.
Some roles will require specialist skills and qualifications - we will generally match your skills and qualifications to the roles we have.
Most importantly - You will be able to establish a rapport and build respectful, trusting, honest and supportive relationships.
We offer flexible work, competitive weekly pay, free training, and support from our team. By providing great staff, we make a positive difference, and we want to ensure our staff feel valued and appreciated.
We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and proactiveSupport Workers to join our team and make a real difference in the lives ofchildren with additional needs. You will work directly with children who mayhave learning disabilities, autism, physical needs, communication differences,or emotional and behavioural challenges.
You could be working long term with a child/young person andtheir families, providing respite for parents/carers
What You’ll Do
• Provide personalised support that promotes independence,wellbeing, and confidence
• Assist with communication, daily routines, sensory needs,and social skills
• Create a safe, positive, and nurturing environment
• Work alongside families, schools, and other professionalsto ensure consistent support
• Encourage participation in play, learning, and communityactivities
• Record observations and maintain accurate support notes
WhatWe’re Looking For
• A caring, patient, and empathetic approach
• Experience working with children or individuals withadditional needs (preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain calm and positive under pressure
• Willingness to learn and undertake relevant training
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren
What we offer
• Full training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive weekly pay
• Meaningful, rewarding work every day – youWILL make a difference
You don’t have to be perfect — just present.
Children don’t need superheroes. They need people who care.If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.
Lily staffing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomeall applications.
You will need to have the right to work in the UK with acheckable work history for at least 3 years. Being offered work is subject to aclear enhances DBS and barred list check.
We are not able to offer sponsorship to applicants.
Lily staffing has a robust safer recruitment process-You arenot able to start work unless you have a current applicable DBS, yourreferences are satisfactory and you have or are undertaking the requiredmandatory training as a minimum.
Do you believe every child deserves to feel safe, seen, andsupported?
Are you someone who listens with empathy, leads with heart,and want to be a positive presence in a child’s life?
We’re looking for dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiasticSupport Workers to join our growing team!
At Lily staffing , we provide vital support to children andyoung people across Dorset.
We work every day to empower children to overcomechallenges, build confidence, and grow into who they’re meant to be. Whetherit’s offering a listening ear, helping with homework, sharing a joke, or simplyshowing up when it matters most — your presence has the power to change a life.We work with children who have experienced real challenges in their lives whichcan result in having a lack of trust, Low self-esteem, anxiety and attachmentissues.
Whether you're experienced or looking to start a new career, if you have the heart to support young people in reaching their fullpotential, we want to hear from you.
Children don’t need superheroes. They need people who care.If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.
This Role Is For You If:
· You’re passionate about making a real, lastingdifference
· You believe in the strength, resilience, andpotential of every child
· You’re ready to be a role model, a mentor, asafe space
· You can bring patience, energy, and a sense offun whist maintaining boundaries.
· You want a job with meaning and impact
· What We’re Looking For:
· A genuine passion for supporting children andyoung people
· Patience, empathy, and resilience
· Great communication and teamwork skills
some flexibility to work shifts, including evenings andweekends would be great- but not essential
A valid driver’s license- use of a car with businessinsurance
Fully checkable work history- of at least 3 years.
IT skills- Microsoft word/email etc.
Why Join Us?
· Work that truly matters
· Supportive work environment
· Opportunities to learn and grow
· Flexible shifts to suit your life
· A chance to be the person who makes a positivedifference
· Full training and ongoing professionaldevelopment
Competitive weekly pay - based on experience up to £14-22.50 anhour
You don’t have to be perfect — just present.
Lily staffing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomeall applications.
You will need to have the right to work in the UK with acheckable work history for at least 3 years. Being offered work is subject to aclear enhances DBS and barred list check.
We are not able to offer sponsorship to applicants.
Lily staffing has a robust safer recruitment process-You arenot able to start work unless you have a current applicable DBS, yourreferences are satisfactory and you have or are undertaking the requiredmandatory training as a minimum.
Our first contact would be a chat on the phone, in order for you to hear about what we are looking for and the work we are doing, and for you to decide if we can offer what you are looking for. We will also ask you for a copy of your CV if you haven’t already supplied one at this at this stage.
You will be sent our online application form, alongwith GDPR consent and an Equal opportunity monitoring form. The form is thorough, its designed that way as safeguarding, and child protection is at the heart of what we do. Once we have the completed form, we will invite you in for an interview.
Our interview process is fairly informal, you will get a short induction into the company and our ethos, we tell you about us and what we do-and why we do it and the type of candidates we are looking for.
We will go through some pre-set questions, and your answers will be recorded in writing in line with safer recruitment. You can let us know what types of roles you would like to do, where your intertest, experience and passion lies, the hours you would like to work, and we will chat through your recent employment.
By this stage we will know each other quite well! We will have a good understanding about what you are looking for and will have discussed the types of roles we are likely to offer you. We will email you with offers of work as they become available, every effort is made to offer the right roles to the right candidates.
You are under no obligation to accept any of the roles we forward to you, we ask that you let us know as soon as possible if you are interested. There could be occasions where the hours could be negotiated, so if the role appeals and the hours aren’t quite right let us know.
Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check and a fully checkable work history.
A full copy of our safer recruitment and safeguarding policies can be found on our compliance page.
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