Children's Support Worker (bank)

iMap Centre Ltd; Winsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

iMap Centre Ltd in Winsford, Cheshire is hiring Casual Children's Support Workers to help children and young people with autism and learning disabilities live fulfilling lives in a 4-bed home. The role offers flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and holidays.

You will support daily living activities, education, hobbies and community participation, build trusting relationships and promote independence and life skills, while safeguarding and maintaining a safe home environment.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with autism and learning disabilities.
• Ability to work flexibly across a range of shifts.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Experience in residential care, preferably with children.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children with daily living activities and personal care where required.
• Encouraging participation in education, hobbies, social activities and community opportunities.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Promoting independence, communication and life skills.
• Supporting children to manage behaviours that may challenge through positive and proactive approaches.
• Maintaining a safe, caring and structured home environment.
• Completing accurate records and reports.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, schools, health professionals and other agencies.

Skills

Flexibility across shifts

Good communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Residential care experience with children

Job description

Location: Winsford, Cheshire

Salary: £13.15 per hour + 12.07% rolled-up holiday pay

Hours: Casual / Bank Contract (Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and holidays)

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to live happy, fulfilling lives? Do you want a role where no two days are the same and where you can genuinely make a positive impact? We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and resilient Casual Children's Support Workers to join our friendly team at our 4-bed children's home in Winsford, supporting children and young people with autism and learning disabilities. This is a rewarding opportunity to help children develop independence, build confidence, enjoy meaningful experiences and achieve their personal goals within a safe, nurturing and supportive environment.

As a Casual Children's Support Worker, you will play an important role in providing high-quality care and support tailored to each child's individual needs. You will help create a positive home environment where children feel valued, respected and empowered to thrive.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Supporting children with daily living activities and personal care where required.
• Encouraging participation in education, hobbies, social activities and community opportunities.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Promoting independence, communication and life skills.
• Supporting children to manage behaviours that may challenge through positive and proactive approaches.
• Maintaining a safe, caring and structured home environment.
• Completing accurate records and reports.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, schools, health professionals and other agencies.

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with autism and learning disabilities.
• Ability to work flexibly across a range of shifts.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Experience in residential care, preferably with children.