Flexible Children's Support Worker: Residential & Education

Compass Community; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 17,909,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero hours flexibility

Work across services

Hourly pay

Induction & training

Ongoing development

Career pathways

Wellbeing benefits

Make a difference

Job summary

Compass Community seeks a Children's Support Worker on a flexible, zero hours basis to support children in residential homes and specialist schools across our services. You’ll help young people feel safe, valued and capable of achieving their potential while enjoying shifts that fit around your life.

You’ll work across Residential and Education services, building relationships and supporting wellbeing, learning and daily routines.

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

• 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.
• Work alongside Residential, Education and Therapeutic teams.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Flexible approach

Safeguarding commitment

Independence & teamwork

Job description

Compass Community seeks a Children's Support Worker on a flexible, zero hours basis to support children in residential homes and specialist schools across our services. You’ll help young people feel safe, valued and capable of achieving their potential while enjoying shifts that fit around your life.

You’ll work across Residential and Education services, building relationships and supporting wellbeing, learning and daily routines.