Flexible Hours Children's Support Worker - Make an Impact

Compass Community Limited; Todmorden; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible zero hours

Work across Residential Homes and Spec

Competitive hourly pay

Induction and training

Ongoing development

Career pathways

Wellbeing support

Genuine difference every shift

Job summary

Compass Community provides therapeutic care and specialist education for children and young people with complex needs. This role is a zero hours contract offering flexible shifts across Residential Homes and Specialist Schools, with induction and ongoing training to support your development.

You will help children feel safe, valued and able to achieve their potential, building relationships and supporting learning and daily routines in a nurturing environment.

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

Skills

Excellent communication

People skills

Flexible approach

Safeguarding

Independent working

Job description

Compass Community provides therapeutic care and specialist education for children and young people with complex needs. This role is a zero hours contract offering flexible shifts across Residential Homes and Specialist Schools, with induction and ongoing training to support your development.

You will help children feel safe, valued and able to achieve their potential, building relationships and supporting learning and daily routines in a nurturing environment.