Children's Support Worker

Nurseplus; Colchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Children’s Support Worker, where every shift offers the chance to make a positive impact in children's lives. With flexible shifts, competitive pay, and ongoing training, you will support children with various needs and help them gain independence. If you have a passion for making a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexibility in shifts

Weekly Pay

Paid Training

Development Opportunities

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months post-qualification experience in children's settings.
• Knowledge in EBD, SEMH, CSE or SEN/SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support, safeguard, and promote wellbeing of children.
• Manage complex behaviours and crisis intervention.
• Assist with educational development and personal care.

Skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Crisis Intervention

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce

Job description

Join Nurseplus as a Children’s Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Children’s Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of children’s services within the social care sector, including residential homes, SEN schools, learning disability and challenging behaviour settings, as well as supporting children with more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts, and you’ll truly be able to make a difference to a child’s life.

Why Choose Nurseplus?

1. Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.
2. Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.15 and £19.00 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work.
3. Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.
4. Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills.
5. Ongoing Development Opportunities: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.
6. Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Children’s Support Worker may include supporting, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour, managing complex behaviours and crisis intervention. You may be required to support them in several ways, from helping them with their educational development to aiding them with personal care, allowing them to gain independence and making a massive impact to their daily lives.

What We’re Looking For

1. You must be over 21 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
2. A minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience working within a children’s/young adult setting.
3. Knowledge in one of EBD, SEMH, CSE or SEN/SEND.
4. A Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce is desirable.
5. A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
6. A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.