Children Support Worker | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health trust in Sittingbourne is seeking a motivated part-time Children Support Worker to support children with learning difficulties and health conditions. The role includes conducting intervention sessions, facilitating play-based activities, and providing personal care. Applicants should be employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, and evidence of right-to-work in the UK is mandatory. This position offers training and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Training in appropriate skills

Access to a wide training programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with learning difficulties and health conditions.
• Ability to observe and report on children's progress.
• Willingness to assist with personal care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct two intervention sessions a day with children.
• Provide personal care and support physiotherapy exercises.
• Write reports checked by a registered nurse.
• Facilitate play-based activities.

Skills

Child development support

Personal care

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Job description

Make a difference today – support children with learning difficulties and health conditions develop and progress.

This part‑time role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic support worker to work within an assessment and intervention nursery based in Sittingbourne.

The Nursery Team is looking for a Band 3 Children Support worker to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

The role will be based within a nursery and requires the following daily activities:

• Two intervention sessions a day (four days a week) with a group of children shared with the nursery team.
• One day a week is set aside for the assessment nursery where you will observe a child and, at the end of six weeks, write a report using a framework.
• Provide personal care as required.
• Write and submit reports that are checked by a registered nurse.
• Facilitate play‑based activities to encourage development.
• Support physiotherapy exercises.
• Support speech and language plans.
• Support fluid and nutrition monitoring.
• Conduct risk assessments.

Work Pattern

22.5 hours per week, spread across three days – one of the days must be a Wednesday.

Training and Professional Development

Training in the appropriate skills will be provided, with access to a wide training programme at KCHFT.

Eligibility

At this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.

Right to Work

This vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship; we cannot accept applications from candidates who cannot provide documentary evidence of right‑to‑work in the United Kingdom.

How to Apply

Please contact Angela Huckerby on 07909535864 for an informal discussion if you would like to know more about the post and the nursery service.

Applications should refer to the vacancy reference number and provide evidence of your right to work.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We pride ourselves on being diverse and encourage applications from those who can contribute to a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion.

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This information is confidential and only used under the guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability. We use this data to ensure we attract diversity in our applicants, provide equitable access to career opportunities and support us in becoming a Great Place to Work.

Booking Date

This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Jan 2026.