Community Support Worker - Windham Croft Centre, Kew

Achieving for Children; Richmond; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's services organization in Richmond is seeking a Community Support Worker to provide care and support to children with disabilities at Windham Croft Centre. The position offers a competitive salary of £14.77 - £14.98 per hour with flexible working options. Candidates should have experience working with children with disabilities and be able to provide personal care. Relevant training will be provided.

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.
• Must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical care and support to children with disabilities.
• Support children in play activities and promote their independence.
• Assist children with personal care needs.

Skills

Experience with children with disabilities

Ability to work independently

Patience and adaptability

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12.08.2025

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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 here.

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

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 disabilities (and their families) in the community. You will support children and young people with disabilities to engage in play activities while providing a safe environment to promote their independence and social skills. The role involves supporting children with personal care needs such as eating, dressing, toileting, bathing, and administering medication, respecting their individual needs and rights.

Relevant training will be provided before support begins, including safeguarding, moving and handling (if applicable), lone working, and first aid.

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, use your initiative, and seek advice or supervision as needed.
• You must be at least 18 years old to apply. If under 18, other roles are available at Moor Lane or Windham Croft Centre.
• Skills to support children with their needs, including personal care, mobility, and independence, with patience and adaptability.

About our benefits

We offer a positive, supportive environment with resources, competitive pay, and flexible working options to promote work-life balance.

• Tailored induction sessions starting on your first day
• Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS)
• Flexible working options

For more benefits, see our social work offer.

Important Information

Start dates: Successful candidates will join on a set date each month. Please prepare accordingly.

Right to work: Check the UK visa and sponsorship requirements, especially for EU and non-EU workers.

Equality: We encourage applications from underrepresented communities and are committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident employer.

Safeguarding: This role involves working with vulnerable groups. A satisfactory DBS check is required.

More information about AfC: Meet Regina on the first Wednesday of each month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Apply promptly to avoid missing out.