Children’s Social Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Tendring; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join their team as Children's Social Support Workers. This role offers the flexibility of a bank contract, allowing you to choose shifts while supporting young people with emotional and challenging behaviours, learning disabilities, and mental health issues. You'll engage in meaningful activities and outings, promoting independence and emotional well-being. With opportunities for permanent roles and free training, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in the lives of children in social care.

Benefits

Flexibility to choose shifts

Unlimited time off

Hourly accrued Holiday pay

Free online training courses

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Opportunities for permanent roles

Ability to work at multiple companies

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with emotional and challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support children with emotional and challenging behaviours.
• Engage in fun and educational activities to promote independence.

Skills

Emotional and Challenging Behaviours

Learning Disabilities

Autism

Mental Health Support

Domestic Task Management

Engagement Activities

Education

Minimum of 3 months UK-based Social Care experience

Job description

Children’s Social Support Worker, Clacton-on-Sea

Client:

DegreeSix Recruitment

Location:

Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

36a7db858cb3

Job Views:

11

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

DegreeSix is a specialist recruitment agency working with Residential and Supported Living services for Young People (Aged 6-) in some of the top Social Care providers across England.

As this is an agency role, it’s a bank, 0 hr contract providing flexibility to pick and choose shifts but work is not guaranteed. We require candidates that have a knowledge, compassion, patience and understanding to support and enrich and promote the independence of the young people in Social Care.

There is opportunity for a suitable candidate to find themselves offered a permanent position.

You’ll be supporting children with;

• Emotional and Challenging Behaviours,
• Learning Disabilities and Autism
• Mental Health – Self harm & Suicide risk

What is required of a Support Worker?

• Keeping on top of domestic tasks to ensure a safe, clean and positive living environment
• Following care plans and ensuring correct safeguarding practices
• Engagement through fun and educational activities to develop their interests and hobbies
• Going on fun day trips like theme parks, trips to the seaside, parks and more
• Promoting independence and emotional support

What are the benefits of joining DegreeSix?

• Flexibility to chose the shifts that suit you
• Unlimited time off and hourly accrued Holiday pay
• FREE online training courses
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays ! Double in most cases !
• Opportunities that can lead to Permanent roles
• Ability to work at multiple companies: Developing your skills and opportunities

What you’ll need to be successful registering with DegreeSix

• Minimum of 3 months of UK-based Social Care experience (required)
• DBS on the Online update service (preferred but not required)
• Driving Licence (preferred but not required)

If you would be interested in this opportunity and would like more details, please apply

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Created on 29/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom