Flexible Children's Support Worker

Compass Community; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible zero hours

Residential & Specialist Schools

Competitive hourly pay

Full induction

Training provided

Career development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Compass Community invites applications for a Children's Support Worker – Flexible Hours on a zero hours contract. You'll join our teams across residential homes and specialist schools, providing consistent, compassionate support to children and young people.

You’ll build trusting relationships, support emotional wellbeing, encourage participation in education and daily activities, and work with experienced Residential, Education and Therapeutic teams. A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships quickly.
• Flexible approach and willingness to work across different services and locations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence.
• Encouraging participation in education, activities and daily routines.
• Providing a safe, caring and nurturing environment.
• Supporting positive behaviour using therapeutic approaches.
• Assisting with learning and classroom activities within our specialist schools.
• Helping children develop life skills and achieve their individual goals.
• Working alongside experienced Residential, Education and Therapeutic teams.
• Promoting safeguarding and ensuring the highest standards of care at all times.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Flexible approach

Safeguarding

Team player

Job description

Compass Community invites applications for a Children's Support Worker – Flexible Hours on a zero hours contract. You'll join our teams across residential homes and specialist schools, providing consistent, compassionate support to children and young people.

You’ll build trusting relationships, support emotional wellbeing, encourage participation in education and daily activities, and work with experienced Residential, Education and Therapeutic teams. A full UK driving licence is desirable.