Children's Support Worker

Nursing Direct Limited; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £14-£15

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Training and development

Supportive management

Make a positive difference

Job summary

Nursing Direct Limited is seeking compassionate Children's Support Workers to provide person-centred support to children and young people in Welwyn Garden City and surrounding areas of Hertfordshire. You will work across home and community settings, helping families with daily routines, encouraging independence and social development, and following individual care plans within safeguarding guidelines.

Flexible shifts include day, evening and weekend roles with full-time, part-time, permanent and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people or individuals with additional support needs.
• Experience in community support, family support, childcare, education or care settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Caring, patient and reliable approach.
• Understanding safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality support to children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to children and young people.
• Support children to access community activities, social opportunities and local services.
• Assist with daily routines and encourage independence and confidence.
• Provide practical support and respite for families and carers.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, inclusion and social development.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate care records and report concerns appropriately.
• Support children to engage in educational, recreational and community-based activities.
• Work flexibly across home and community settings.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Caring, patient and reliable

Understanding safeguarding and child保护

Ability to work independently and as a

Commitment to delivering high-quality

Education

Relevant Health and Social Care, Childcare or Support Worker qualifications

Job description

Nursing Direct is recruiting compassionate and dedicated Children's Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred support to children and young people in Welwyn Garden City and surrounding areas of Hertfordshire. The role focuses on community-based support, practical assistance to families, developing independence and promoting positive outcomes for children.

Working Hours

• Flexible day shifts available.
• Evening shifts available.
• Weekend shifts available.
• Full-time, part-time, permanent and temporary opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to children and young people.
• Support children to access community activities, social opportunities and local services.
• Assist with daily routines and encourage independence and confidence.
• Provide practical support and respite for families and carers.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, inclusion and social development.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate care records and report concerns appropriately.
• Support children to engage in educational, recreational and community-based activities.
• Work flexibly across home and community settings.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children, young people or individuals with additional support needs.
• Experience working in community support, family support, childcare, education or care settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Caring, patient and reliable approach.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality support to children and families.

Desirable Experience

• Supporting children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities or additional needs.
• Family support or respite care experience.
• Community-based support work.
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) knowledge.
• Relevant Health and Social Care, Childcare or Support Worker qualifications.

Benefits

• £14.00 to £15.00 per hour.
• Flexible shifts to fit around availability.
• Weekly pay.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and experienced management team.
• Opportunity to make a positive difference to children and families.

Start Date: 10 November 2026.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and live within commutable distance of Welwyn Garden City. Nursing Direct does not provide visa sponsorship and cannot accept applicants on 20-hour Student Visas or Skilled Worker Visas. All roles require up-to-date training and full compliance during registration, including safeguarding requirements.