Children's Support Worker - Colchester

P+S Care and Support Services; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Enhanced pay opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Friendly, approachable consultants who

Job summary

P & S Care and Support is seeking compassionate Support Workers to help children and young people across a range of settings, including residential homes, schools and community environments. You will be a calm, positive role model dedicated to safeguarding wellbeing and helping families achieve the best outcomes.

Join a team that values flexible patterns, ongoing training, and genuine care for every child’s development and happiness.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient, and passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Adaptable and confident working in a variety of environments.
• Calm under pressure and able to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care tailored to each child’s needs.
• Support children and young people in residential homes, schools, family homes, and the community.
• Encourage independence by developing life skills and confidence.
• Build trusting relationships where children feel safe, listened to, valued and understood.
• Support daily routines including school runs, meals, personal care and bedtime.

Job description

Support Worker - Every Shift Changes a Life

Looking for a career that's rewarding, flexible, and full of purpose?

At P & S Care and Support, we believe every child deserves someone who believes in them. Every family deserves support they can trust. Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

That's where you come in.

We're looking for compassionate, enthusiastic Support Workers to join our growing agency team, working across a variety of children’s services, residential homes, schools, family settings, and community environments.

No two days are ever the same—but every shift gives you the chance to make a real difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Support Worker, you’ll become a trusted, positive role model, helping children and young people feel safe, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Your day could include:

• Providing compassionate, person-centred care tailored to each child’s individual needs.
• Supporting children and young people in residential homes, schools, family homes, and within the community.
• Encouraging independence by developing life skills, building confidence, and celebrating every achievement along the way.
• Building trusting relationships where children feel safe, listened to, valued, and understood.
• Supporting daily routines including school runs, homework, meal preparation, personal care, and bedtime routines.
• Planning exciting activities—from football and arts & crafts to baking, cinema trips, outdoor adventures, and community events.
• Helping children manage emotions and behaviours using positive, therapeutic approaches that promote wellbeing.
• Working alongside families, teachers, social workers, and other professionals to create the very best outcomes.
• Recording observations accurately while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
• Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, and the rights of every child in everything you do.
• Being the calm, reassuring presence during challenging moments and celebrating every breakthrough—big or small.

What We’re Looking For

We’re searching for people who bring kindness, resilience, and positivity to every shift.

You’ll be:

• Caring, patient, and passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Adaptable and confident working in a variety of environments.
• Calm under pressure and able to build positive relationships.
• Reliable, professional, and ready to make a difference.

Previous support work experience is welcomed, but it’s your attitude that matters most. If you’re committed to helping others succeed, we’ll provide the training and ongoing support you need to thrive.

Why Join P & S Care and Support?

Every Day is Different

From supporting families through difficult times to helping young people achieve milestones they never thought possible, every shift offers a new opportunity to change a life.

Work Around Your Life

Choose shifts that fit your lifestyle with flexible days, nights, weekends, and sleep-in opportunities available.

Build Your Experience

Gain valuable experience across a wide range of children’s services and settings while developing new skills and growing your career.

You’re Part of Our Team

At P & S Care and Support, you’re never just another agency worker.

We take the time to get to know you, understand your strengths, support your development, and match you with placements where you can truly make an impact.

Great Pay & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates
• Enhanced pay opportunities
• Flexible working patterns
• Ongoing training and career development
• Friendly, approachable consultants who genuinely care

Where You’ll Work

You’ll have the opportunity to work across a variety of client settings, giving you fantastic experience, variety, and the chance to build meaningful relationships with children, young people, and families.

Could This Be Your Next Career?

If you’re looking for more than 'just a job'—if you want a career where your compassion changes lives, your work is appreciated, and every day brings new opportunities,we’d love to hear from you.

Join P & S Care and Support today and help create brighter futures for children, young people, and families.

Every smile.

Every breakthrough.

Every success.

It all starts with someone who cares.

Could that someone be you?