Children's Support Worker – Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible zero hours

Competitive hourly pay

Full induction and training

Job summary

Compass Community is seeking a caring Children’s Support Worker to join our teams offering flexible zero hours contracts across Residential Homes and Specialist Schools. You will help children feel safe, valued and able to achieve their potential.

You’ll build relationships, support wellbeing and education, and travel within Lincolnshire as needed. DBS check and training are provided to ensure safeguarding and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships quickly.
• Flexible approach to work across services and locations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence.
• Encourage participation in education, activities and daily routines.
• Provide a safe, caring, nurturing environment.
• Support positive behaviour using therapeutic approaches.
• Assist with learning and classroom activities in specialist schools.
• Help children develop life skills and achieve individual goals.
• Work with Residential, Education and Therapeutic teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Flexibility

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Tools

DBS checks

Job description

About The Role

Looking for a role that fits around your life while making a genuine difference to children and young people?

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.
• You must be able to travel within Lincolnshire.

No two days are ever the same, but every day offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

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.

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.

The Values Awards

At Compass, our strength comes from the values we live by every day – Integrity, Care and Courage. These aren’t just words that we put on our website or on a poster; they’re visible in the actions you take to support children, families and each other, often in ways that go unseen.

That's why we are launching the Compass Values Awards, to spotlight actions that embody Integrity, Care or Courage across all parts of our community.

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.

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