Children's Support Worker

Onpoint Care Recruitment Ltd; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care recruitment agency in the UK is seeking Children's Support Workers to deliver compassionate, person-centred care to young people in various settings. The role offers competitive pay, double pay on bank holidays, and flexible shifts. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 months of relevant experience, a commitment to ongoing training, and enhanced DBS clearance. Join the team to make a meaningful impact on children's lives in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Double hourly pay on bank holidays

Flexible shifts

Ongoing training and career development

Supportive agency team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months experience in childcare, youth support, or healthcare.
• Willingness to complete induction and mandatory training.
• Dedication to ongoing professional and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care to young people.
• Support children and young people in residential or community settings.
• Make a real difference in children's lives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills and respect for confidentiality

Empathy, patience, and a commitment to child-centred care

Reliability and strong time management

Confidence in supporting children with complex needs

Ability to set clear boundaries while remaining calm

Education

Minimum of 3 months UK work experience in childcare

Enhanced DBS clearance

Right to work in the UK

Job description

About Us

Onpoint Care is a trusted temporary staffing agency, providing high-quality support to children's homes and supported living services across East Sussex. We're currently recruiting Children's Support Workers to join our flexible team and deliver compassionate, person‑centred care to young people in residential and community settings.

What We're Looking For

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication skills and respect for confidentiality
• Empathy, patience, and a commitment to child‑centred care
• Reliability, strong time management, and adaptability across different environments
• Confidence in supporting children and young people with complex needs or behaviours that may challenge
• Ability to set clear boundaries while maintaining a calm, professional approach

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 3 months UK work experience in childcare, youth support, or healthcare
• Willingness to complete induction and mandatory training
• Dedication to ongoing professional and personal development
• Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references
• Right to work in the UK (please note: sponsorship is not available)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Double hourly pay on bank holidays
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle (full‑time, part‑time, weekends)
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• A supportive agency team and the chance to make a real difference in children's lives

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Join Onpoint Care and help us provide safe, nurturing environments where every child can reach their potential.