Community Children's Support Worker (Must be a driver)

Peach Care Services Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's support service provider in Milton Keynes is seeking Community Children's Support Workers. The role focuses on preventing family breakdown by providing crucial support to children at home and taking them to activities in the community. Ideal candidates will have skills in empowerment, behavioral management, and the ability to coach children in real-world life skills. This position requires transport to various locations, with full and part-time opportunities including weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to transport children safely to planned activities.
• Skills in coaching for real-world independence.
• Experience in supporting children with disabilities or anxiety.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to social activities to reduce isolation.
• Provide breaks for primary caregivers.
• Coach children in life skills and safety.

Skills

Empowerment skills

Behavioural management

Communication

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 to and from planned activities and to and from school in Milton Keynes and the 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 support children who might be at risk of social isolation (due to disability or anxiety) to access clubs, cinemas, parks, or public transport.

Independence Training

You coach them in real-world skills—how to travel on the bus, shop, or 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. Only when there is imminent danger to the child or other members of the public will minimal physical intervention be used. Training will be provided.
• 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.