How to Write a CV for Children Support Worker Jobs

1. Start With Your Contact Details  

At the top of your CV, include:  

• Full name  
• Mobile number  
• Professional email address  
• General location (town or city)  

There’s no need to include your full address, date of birth or a photograph.  

2. Write a Short Professional Profile  

Your personal profile should be a brief introduction that explains who you are, what experience you have and what type of role you’re looking for.  

Keep this section to around 3-5 lines and focus on:  

• Your experience working with children or young people  
• Your key strengths  
• The environments you’ve worked in  
• Your commitment to safeguarding and delivering quality care 

This gives recruiters an immediate overview of your suitability for Children Support Worker roles.  

3. Highlight Your Key Skills  

Include a dedicated skills section that quickly showcases your abilities.  

Consider including relevant skills such as:  

• Safeguarding awareness  
• Behaviour management  
• Building positive relationships  
• Communication skills  
• Emotional resilience  
• Record keeping and report writing  
• Teamwork  
• De-escalation techniques  
• Supporting children with additional needs  
• Promoting independence  

Only include skills that genuinely reflect your experience.  

4. List Your Work Experience 

This is the most important section of your CV. Start with your most recent role and work backwards.  

For each position include:  

• Job title  
• Employer  
• Dates of employment  
• A brief summary of your responsibilities  
• Key achievements where relevant  

Rather than simply listing duties, explain the type of support you provided and the environments you worked in.  

For example, mention experience supporting children in:  

• Residential children’s homes  
• Supported accommodation  
• Schools 
• Family support services 
• Community settings  

Where possible, highlight experience with:  

• Individual support plans  
• Positive behaviour support  
• Safeguarding responsibilities  
• Multi-agency working  
• Supporting emotional wellbeing  
• Encouraging independence and life skills  

5. Include Your Qualifications  

List any relevant qualifications, including:  

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare 
• Health and Social Care qualifications  
• NVQs  
• GCSEs or equivalent  
• College or university qualifications  

Include the qualifications name, awarding organisation (if relevant) and completion date.  

6. Add Relevant Training  

Recruiters also want to see that your training is up to date. Include any relevant courses such as:  

• Safeguarding Children  
• First Aid  
• Medication Administration  
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)  
• MAPA or PMVA (if applicable)  
• Autism awareness  
• Mental Health Awareness  
• Equality and Diversity  
• Infection Prevention and Control 

Only list training you’ve completed.  

7. Mention Your Certifications  

Include any additional information that employers regularly look for, such as:  

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)  
• Full UK driving licence  
• Access to your own vehicle (if applicable)  
• Right to work in the UK  

These details can be helpful for employers recruiting into community or residential settings.  

8. Include Education  

Add your education history after your work experience. Keep this section concise and include:  

• School, college or university 
• Qualification achieved  
• Year completed 

If you have extensive work experience, your education section can remain brief.  

9. Add References  

You don’t need to include full referee contact details on your CV. Simply state: References available upon request. Most employers will request references later in the recruitment process.