Flexible Hours Children's Support Worker — Make a Difference

Compass Community Limited; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible zero hours

Work across Residential Homes & Spec.

Competitive hourly pay

Full induction and training

Ongoing development opportunities

Permanent and specialist pathways

Employee wellbeing support

Make a genuine difference

Job summary

Compass Community Limited is seeking a Children’s Support Worker for flexible, zero-hours shifts across our residential homes and specialist schools in the Gateshead area. You’ll help children feel safe, valued and capable of achieving their potential, building confidence and life skills while supporting education and daily activities.

You’ll join a team dedicated to safeguarding, with full induction and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare, education, youth work, social care or support work is beneficial but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.
• Willingness to travel across locations (NE5/NE8/NE9/NE6/NE32 area).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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 in specialist schools.
• Help children develop life skills and achieve individual goals.
• Collaborate with Residential, Education and Therapeutic teams.
• Promote safeguarding and high standards of care.

Skills

Excellent communication

People skills

Relationship building

Flexible approach

Safeguarding

Job description

Compass Community Limited is seeking a Children’s Support Worker for flexible, zero-hours shifts across our residential homes and specialist schools in the Gateshead area. You’ll help children feel safe, valued and capable of achieving their potential, building confidence and life skills while supporting education and daily activities.

You’ll join a team dedicated to safeguarding, with full induction and ongoing learning.