Children's Support Worker – Flexible Hours

Compass Community; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero hours contract

Flexible hours

Full induction and training

Job summary

Compass Community is seeking a Children's Support Worker for flexible hours to assist children and young people in residential homes and specialist schools. The role offers a zero hours contract and the freedom to choose shifts that fit around your life, while making a real difference.

You will build trusting relationships, support emotional wellbeing and participation in education, and promote safeguarding. Training is provided with opportunities to develop into permanent and specialist roles.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships quickly.
• Flexible approach and willingness to work across different services and locations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in residential childcare, education, youth work, social care or support work is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence.
• Encouraging participation in education, activities and daily routines.
• Providing a safe, caring and nurturing environment.
• Supporting positive behaviour using therapeutic approaches.
• Assisting with learning and classroom activities within our specialist schools.
• Helping children develop life skills and achieve their individual goals.
• Working alongside experienced Residential, Education and Therapeutic teams.
• Promoting safeguarding and ensuring high standards of care.

Skills

Excellent communication and people

Relationship building

Flexible working

Safeguarding commitment

Independent & team work

Education

Not Specified

Job description

About The Role

Looking for a role that fits around your life while making a genuine difference to children and young people? As a Children's Support Worker – Flexible Hours, you'll join Compass Community on a zero hours contract, giving you the flexibility to choose shifts that work for you while supporting our children's homes and specialist schools. Every shift is different. One day you could be helping a young person build confidence in one of our residential homes, and the next supporting pupils in a specialist classroom. Whatever the setting, you'll be helping children feel safe, valued and able to achieve their potential. Whether you're looking for additional hours alongside another role, returning to work, studying, or simply want greater flexibility, this is an opportunity to be part of a team that changes lives.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll work across our Residential and Education services, helping wherever support is needed.

Your Role May Include

• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.


• Supporting emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence.


• Encouraging participation in education, activities and daily routines.


• Providing a safe, caring and nurturing environment.


• Supporting positive behaviour using therapeutic approaches.


• Assisting with learning and classroom activities within our specialist schools.


• Helping children develop life skills and achieve their individual goals.


• Working alongside experienced Residential, Education and Therapeutic teams.


• Promoting safeguarding and ensuring the highest standards of care at all times.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for caring, resilient and enthusiastic people who are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.

You'll Ideally Have

• Excellent communication and people skills.


• The ability to build positive relationships quickly.


• A flexible approach and willingness to work across different services and locations.


• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.


• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Experience in residential childcare, education, youth work, social care, health care or support work is beneficial but not essential. If you have the right values, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed. A full UK driving licence is desirable. You will travel across NE5, NE8, NE9, NE6, NE32 to cover different homes and schools.

Why Join Compass Community?

At Compass Community, we put children first. Our therapeutic approach, supportive culture and commitment to developing our colleagues make this more than just a flexible job.

You'll Benefit From

• Flexible zero hours working that fits around your lifestyle.


• Opportunities to work across both Residential Homes and Specialist Schools.


• Competitive hourly pay.


• Full induction and comprehensive training.


• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.


• Clear pathways into permanent and specialist roles.


• Employee wellbeing support and colleague benefits.


• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every time you work.

About Compass Community

Compass Community provides therapeutic care and specialist education for children and young people with complex needs. Everything we do is guided by our values of Integrity, Courage and Care, helping children recover, thrive and achieve brighter futures.

If you're looking for flexible work with real purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

Compass Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online checks and all safer recruitment requirements.

About You

About Us

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