Children's Support Worker

Rotherwood; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherwood is seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers for our residential services in the Clitheroe area. You will provide a secure, nurturing, and structured environment for children and young people during day shifts or waking nights.

Responsibilities include school runs, activities, appointments, and documenting progress, with a focus on safety overnight and in the day. A full UK driving licence is essential, and flexibility to work shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence essential due to rural location.
• Experience with children or young people in residential care or youth services.
• Flexible shift patterns (days or waking nights).
• Patient, resilient and engaging personality.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, child-centred care during day shifts or waking night duties.
• Assist with school runs, activities, appointments, and daily routines.
• Ensure safety and monitor the home overnight, and handle any night-time distress.
• Transport children to appointments, school, and social activities.
• Document daily progress, handovers, and incident reports.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Experience with children

Flexible shifts

Job description

We are seeking dedicated Children's Support Workers for our clients residential services in the Clitheroe area. We have opportunities available for both day shifts and waking night shifts. You will play a vital role in providing a secure, nurturing, and structured environment for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing consistent, child-centred care during day shifts or waking night duties.
• Day Workers: Assisting with school runs, activities, appointments, and daily routines.
• Waking Night Workers: Ensuring safety, monitoring the home overnight, and handling any night-time distress.
• Transporting children to appointments, school, and social activities using company or personal vehicles.
• Documenting daily progress, handovers, and incident reports.

Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential due to the rural location and travel requirements.
• Experience working with children or young people in residential care or youth services.
• Ability to work flexible shift patterns (Days or Waking Nights).
• Patient, resilient, and engaging personality