Community Support Worker - Windham Croft Centre, Kew

Achieving for Children; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local children's services organization is seeking a Community Support Worker to provide support to children with disabilities in Kingston upon Thames. The role involves engaging children in activities that promote independence and well-being. Candidates need experience working with children in relevant settings, and a passion for making a difference in their lives. This is a casual position with flexible hours, offering competitive pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government salary and pension scheme

Flexible working options

Tailored induction sessions

Qualifications

• Experience of direct working with children with a disability in a relevant setting.
• Ability to use own initiative and follow supervision.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical care and support to children with disabilities.
• Promote independence and social skills through activities.
• Assist with personal care needs, including mobility and hygiene.

Skills

Experience with children with disabilities

Ability to work independently

Patience and adaptability

Job description

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Community Support Worker - Windham Croft Centre, Kew, Kingston upon Thames

Client: Achieving for Children

Location: Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 86aa68298508

Job Views: 24

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Community Support Worker - Windham Croft Centre, Kew

We are proud to share that children's services in Kingston have achieved an OUTSTANDING rating from Ofsted in December 2024, receiving the highest judgement rating in all five assessment areas. This marks Kingston's second consecutive OUTSTANDING rating, a true reflection of the commitment to ensuring children and young people across the borough have a fairer start in life, and providing the support and services they and their families need to live happy, healthy and successful lives. To find out more, click .

If you would like to be part of our success story, take a look at the below opportunity to see if it's the right fit for you.

These roles are based at our Windham Croft Centre

If you have the skills that will enable us to continue to enhance our practice and improve outcomes for children further, we want to hear from you. We are looking for bright, enthusiastic people who have the passion and the drive to make a positive difference to children’s lives. By recognising and championing strengths, we know we can make a real difference. It’s a genuine team effort in AfC. That’s why we want talented people, like you, to join us and help create a brighter future for children and families.

Community Support Worker (Sessional): Salary - £14.77 - £14.98 | Casual | 0 - Zero Hour

Operational area: Kingston and Richmond

Primary place of work: Windham Croft Centre, 20 Windham Rd, TW9

Appointment type: Casual

Business area: Children's Social Care

Full time/Part time: Zero (casual) hours

Salary from: £27,729 (SCP03)

Salary to: £28,125 (SCP04)

Hours: 0

Estimated Interview date/s: TBC

Ref No: 1869

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About the role

The role of a Home and Community Support Worker is to be part of a team providing practical care and support to children with a disability (and their families) out in the community. You will support children and young people with disabilities to engage in play activities whilst providing a safe environment to widen their independence and social skills. To promote children, young people’s, and their families' well-being by providing families with a break from caring responsibilities whilst at the same time the child/young person is engaged in a valued, fun, and supportive activity in the community.

To provide care for children/young people with a disability in a manner that respects their individual needs and rights, promoting choice and independence according to the child/young person’s ability. This could include all the child’s personal care needs such as eating, dressing, toileting, bathing, and the administration of medication.

Relevant training will be provided before support takes place (examples being safeguarding, moving and handling (if applicable), lone working, first aid training, etc).

Please see the relevant job profile (Community Support Worker) for further information. If you have any questions about the position, please email the team at [contact email].

About you

• Experience of direct working with children with a disability in a health, education, social services, or voluntary sector setting.
• Ability to work independently and use your own initiative and make use of advice/supervision.
• Due to the nature of the role, you must be a minimum of 18 years to apply. If you are under 18 and want to apply, we have other roles available based at our centres at Moor Lane (Chessington) or Windham Croft Centre (Kew).
• Have a range of skills to offer and who are adaptable and patient and have the desire and motivation to help children/young people with disabilities achieve their potential.
• Able to support children/young people with their needs, such as personal care, mobility, and independence.

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a wide range of resources, as well as competitive pay and all the perks to enable hybrid working.

• Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
• Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS Pension)
• Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work-life balance

To find out about all the benefits of working for Achieving for Children and our social work offer, visit [website].

Important Information

• Start dates: Successful candidates will join on a set date each month. Please prepare for this to ensure continuous service.
• Right to work: The UK’s points-based immigration system affects EU and Non-EU workers. Check the guidance for right to work.
• Equality: We welcome applications from underrepresented communities. We are committed to diversity and are a Disability Confident employer.
• Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to a DBS check.

For more information about AfC, meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications are received. Apply promptly to avoid disappointment.