Children's Senior Support Worker (HSC1)

Swanton Care and Community; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring community service provider in Stevenage is seeking a Children's Senior Support Worker to support children with learning disabilities and autism. You will help children thrive by ensuring their safety and promoting development through play. The role requires compassion and previous experience with disabilities. Full-time and part-time options are available, offering competitive pay and many benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay – earn up to £25,896.00

Guaranteed hours – full-time hours

Enhanced pay – at weekends & bank holidays

24/7 support – for health and mental wellbeing

Pension – to help you prepare for the future

Great perks – big discounts on top brands

Free ongoing training – allocated time for training

Refer-a-Friend – earn £300 for referrals

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or adults with learning disabilities is required.
• All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning disabilities, autism, and health needs.
• Ensure children are safe, healthy, and thriving through daily care.
• Encourage child development and support learning opportunities.
• Proactively support play and activities to enhance quality of life.
• Act as a mentor to other support workers.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Patience

Compassion

Can-do attitude

Responsible

Dedicated

Flexible approach to work

Job description

Role Overview

Full time and part time opportunities available. Earn competitive pay + develop and grow with a company that cares about you! If you’re outgoing, friendly and passionate about children, you could make a real positive difference as a Children's Senior Support Worker in the Swanton Community Services Children’s Team in Stevenage.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning disabilities, autism and health needs to lead happy, healthy, fun filled lives in their home, at school and in the community.
• Ensure children are safe, healthy and thriving through daily care.
• Encourage child development and support learning opportunities.
• Proactively support play and activities to enhance quality of life.
• Act as a mentor to other support workers and support the manager.

Benefits

• Competitive pay – earn up to £25,896.00
• Guaranteed hours – full time hours
• Enhanced pay – at weekends & bank holidays
• 24/7 support – for health and mental wellbeing
• Pension – to help you prepare for the future
• Great perks – big discounts on top brands
• Free ongoing training – allocated time to participate in excellent training
• Refer-a-Friend – earn £300 for every referral that starts with us (T&Cs apply)

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, compassion and a can‑do attitude at all times
• Responsible, dedicated and a flexible approach to work
• Previous experience working with children or adults with learning disabilities is required.
• All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the ‘Swanton Difference’ through our focus on quality and compassion!