Children's Support Worker - Ferndown

Regroup Mass Notification; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful, rewarding work

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to positively impact a 1:1

Job summary

Freedom Care is seeking a Children’s Support Worker in Ferndown to provide 1:1 support for a young child within a CQC-regulated care package. The role runs Monday to Friday, 12:30pm–3:30pm, with an ASAP start and £18 per hour. You will help promote confidence, emotional wellbeing and positive daily experiences at home and in the community.

You’ll work closely with the family to follow care plans, manage routines and support the child’s learning and development in various settings.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with ASD or additional needs (preferred but not essential).
• Patient, reliable and compassionate.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
• Hold (or are willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS.
• Have a Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Providing nurturing 1:1 support
• Assisting with personal care, feeding and changing
• Encouraging engagement and positive relationships
• Following care plans and risk assessments
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and daily routines

Skills

1:1 support

Communication

Record-keeping

Enhanced DBS

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

Children’s Support Worker – Ferndown

£18 per hour | Monday–Friday | 12:30pm–3:30pm | ASAP Start

Freedom Care provides specialist support, respite, education and bespoke EOTAS packages for children and young people. We work alongside children, young people and families to create tailored, wraparound support that improves wellbeing, strengthens relationships, builds resilience and promotes meaningful progress at home, in the community and in learning.

Are you calm, caring and passionate about making a real difference to a child’s life?

We’re looking for a dedicated Children’s Support Worker to provide 1:1 support for a young child in the Ferndown area within a CQC-regulated care package. This rewarding role involves supporting the child both at home and in the community, helping to promote confidence, emotional wellbeing and positive daily experiences.

Responsibilities

• Providing nurturing 1:1 support
• Assisting with personal care, feeding and changing
• Encouraging engagement and positive relationships
• Following care plans and risk assessments
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and daily routines

Requirements

• Experience supporting children with ASD or additional needs (preferred but not essential)
• Are patient, reliable and compassionate
• Have strong communication and record-keeping skills
• Hold (or are willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS
• Have a Full UK Driving Licence
• Competitive pay at £18.00 per hour

Benefits / What we offer

• Meaningful, rewarding work
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to positively impact a young person’s life every day

If you’re ready to build trusting relationships, provide outstanding support and help a child thrive, we’d love to hear from you.