If you’re someone who naturally looks out for others and wants a role where your kindness genuinely matters, this could be the perfect next step for you. We’re supporting a wonderful specialist setting in Durham that’s looking for a Care Support Worker to join their team. You’ll be helping young people with additional needs feel safe, valued and supported in their day-to-day routines. No two days look the same, but every single one makes an impact. What you’ll be doing Providing care, supervision and emotional support to young people with additional needs Helping pupils with daily routines, communication and independence skills Building steady, trusting relationships with young people who rely on calm, consistent adults Working closely with teachers, therapists and SEN teams to keep support consistent Encouraging confidence, celebrating milestones and being a reassuring presence Keeping the environment safe, positive and predictable What we’re looking for A warm, patient person who communicates well and stays calm under pressure Someone who’s caring, reliable and genuinely wants to help young people thrive Experience in care, SEN, support work, youth work or similar roles is helpful, not essential A team player who’s flexible, steady and confident with safeguarding Someone ready to learn new skills and grow in the role If you’ve worked in residential care, supported living, schools, youth work or personal care before, you’ll settle right in. If you’re new to the field but have the right attitude and heart for the role, we’d still love to hear from you. Why join Protocol Education? PAYE pay, weekly and without umbrella deductions Free access to CPD, including safeguarding, SEN and behaviour support Friendly, honest support from your consultant Opportunities to progress into SEN support, education roles or long-term care work Simple, supportive registration process If this sounds like the job role for you please send across your CV! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.