Flexible Children's Support Worker — Make a Difference

Compass Community; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work across homes & schools

Competitive pay

Induction & training

Learning & development

Career pathways

Wellbeing support

Make a difference

Job summary

Compass Community is seeking a dedicated Children's Support Worker on a flexible hours basis. You will support children across residential homes and specialist schools, traveling to multiple locations as needed while promoting safety, confidence and learning.

The role offers zero hours shifts with induction and ongoing training, enabling you to fit work around your life and make a real difference to young people.

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 independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence.
• Encourage participation in education, activities and daily routines.
• Provide a safe, caring and nurturing environment.
• Support positive behaviour using therapeutic approaches.
• Assist with learning and classroom activities within specialist schools.
• Help children develop life skills and achieve individual goals.
• Work with Residential, Education and Therapeutic teams.
• Promote safeguarding and maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Flexibility

Safeguarding

Team player

Job description

Compass Community is seeking a dedicated Children's Support Worker on a flexible hours basis. You will support children across residential homes and specialist schools, traveling to multiple locations as needed while promoting safety, confidence and learning.

The role offers zero hours shifts with induction and ongoing training, enabling you to fit work around your life and make a real difference to young people.