Community Children's Support Worker (must Be A Driver)

Peach Care Services Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider is seeking passionate Community Children’s Support Workers in Milton Keynes. This role involves transporting children to various community activities, offering respite for their families, and building life skills to prevent social isolation. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of A-Level education and a proven year of experience in children's support, along with a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary range of £23,132.20 - £26,436.80 per year, along with various company benefits.

Benefits

Company car

Company events

Company pension

Employee mentoring programme

Free or subsidised travel

Free parking

On-site parking

Relocation assistance

Sick pay

UK visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in children's support preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to reliably commute or relocate.

Responsibilities

• Take children to participate in activities.
• Provide respite for primary carers.
• Coach children on real-world skills.
• Manage challenging behaviour.
• Complete contact logs post-session.

Skills

Community Access & Social Inclusion

Independence Building

Behavioural Support

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Job description

Peach Care Services Ltd is recruiting talented Community Children’s Support Workers who share our vision and values.

This role is based in the community, including activity and play centres, public parks, and children’s homes. It involves driving your own or a company vehicle to transport children for planned activities or to and from school in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. You will also be expected to work full or part-time including alternate weekends.

We do not offer 'Zero Hour' contracts.

About this role:

A Community Children’s Support Worker differs significantly from a residential worker. While a residential worker is based in a care home, a community worker supports children who usually still live with their families.

Your primary goal in this role is to prevent family breakdown or hospital admission by providing the extra support needed to keep a child happy and safe at home.

The Core Focus: "Outreach" & "Respite"

You serve as a bridge between the child, their family, and the outside world. The role is less about "parenting" (since the parents are present) and more about empowerment and relief.

Respite for Families:

You might take the child out for up to 4 hours on an agreed day. This gives the child a fun social life while giving exhausted parents a vital break to rest or spend time with their other children.

Community Access:

You help children who might be at risk of social isolation (due to disability or anxiety) access clubs, cinemas, parks, or public transport.

Independence Training:

You coach them in real-world skills--how to ride the bus, how to shop or to cross the road safely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Access & Social Inclusion: Taking children out to participate in activities like swimming, bowling, cinema trips, or youth clubs to reduce social isolation.
• Respite Provision: Spending time with the child (either in their home or out) to give their primary carers (parents) a break.
• Independence Building: Coaching children on life skills, such as travel training (using the bus/train), handling money, or staying safe in public.
• Behavioural Support: Managing challenging behaviour in public settings using de-escalation methods.
• Reporting: Completing "contact logs" after every session to record the child's mood, activities, and any safeguarding concerns.

If you possess the necessary qualities to support children in reaching their full potential, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role.

Job Types:

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Permanent
• Apprenticeship
• Graduate

Pay:

23,132.20-26,436.80 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• UK visa sponsorship

Ability to commute/relocate:

Milton Keynes (Buckinghamshire, South East Region): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

Children's Support: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Full UK driving licence (NOT PROVISIONAL) (required)

Location:

Milton Keynes (Buckinghamshire, South East Region) (preferred)

Work Location:

On the road