Flexible Children's Support Worker - Zero-Hours

Compass Community; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Cross-site roles

Competitive pay

Induction and training

Learning and development opportunities

Career pathways

Wellbeing support

Make a difference

Job summary

Compass Community is looking for a dedicated Children's Support Worker to join our flexible team across residential homes and specialist schools. The role operates on a zero hours contract, letting you pick shifts that fit around your life while making a real difference to children and young people.

You'll support emotional wellbeing, learning activities and daily routines, building trusting relationships and promoting safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Caring, resilient and enthusiastic about helping children.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.
• 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

• 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

Communication skills

Relationship building

Flexibility

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Compass Community is looking for a dedicated Children's Support Worker to join our flexible team across residential homes and specialist schools. The role operates on a zero hours contract, letting you pick shifts that fit around your life while making a real difference to children and young people.

You'll support emotional wellbeing, learning activities and daily routines, building trusting relationships and promoting safeguarding.