Childrens Support Worker

Nurse Plus UK Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Sunderland is seeking a Children's Support Worker to provide high-quality care to children with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. The role offers flexibility with shift options and competitive pay ranging from £12.21 to £17.50 per hour. Ideal candidates should have at least 12 months of relevant experience and a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children's Workforce. Join a compassionate team making a positive impact every day.

Benefits

Flexibility to choose shifts

Weekly pay

Paid training

Ongoing development opportunities

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Must be over 22 years old and eligible to work in the UK.
• Minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience in a relevant setting.
• Knowledge in EBD, SEMH, CSE, or SEN/SEND.
• Good standard of English for effective communication.
• Must have a clear enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote the wellbeing of children with learning difficulties.
• Assist with educational development and personal care.
• Manage complex behaviours and provide crisis intervention.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Safeguarding

Compassionate care

Education

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce

Job description

Overview

Children’s Support Worker

Join Nurseplus as a Children’s Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day. As a temporary Children’s Support Worker, you’ll provide high-quality care across a range of children’s services, including residential homes, SEN schools, learning disability and challenging behaviour settings, as well as supporting children with more complex care needs. You’ll be part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts and you’ll help make a difference to a child’s life.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include supporting, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour, managing complex behaviours and crisis intervention. You may support them in several ways, from helping with educational development to aiding with personal care, enabling independence and making a positive impact on their daily lives.

• Support, safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour, including managing complex behaviours and crisis intervention.
• Assist with educational development and personal care to help children gain independence and improve daily living.

What We’re Looking For

• You must be over 22 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• A minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience in a children’s/young adult setting.
• Knowledge in one of EBD, SEMH, CSE or SEN/SEND.
• A Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young People\'s Workforce is desirable.
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.

Benefits / Why Choose Nurseplus

• Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts—full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.21 and £17.50 per hour, with higher rates for nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Workwise App: Manage your availability and book shifts on your terms.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for comprehensive training aligned with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework.
• Ongoing Development Opportunities: In-house courses and funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3.
• Blue Light Card: Access thousands of discounts on the high street and online.

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering high-quality care and care for our staff as well as clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and contribute to the communities they serve.