Flexible-Shift Children's Support Worker

Compass Community; Little Clacton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community in the Colchester area is seeking a Children's Support Worker – Flexible Hours on a zero hours contract. You will support our children's homes and specialist schools, helping children feel safe, valued and able to achieve their potential.

You'll build trusted relationships, support emotional wellbeing and participation in education, with safeguarding at the core. Flexible shifts across Residential and Education services offer meaningful, varied work that fits around your life.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships quickly.
• Flexible approach across services and locations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Ability to work independently and in 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 in specialist schools.
• Help children develop life skills and achieve goals.
• Work with Residential, Education and Therapeutic teams.
• Promote safeguarding and maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Flexibility

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Job description

Compass Community in the Colchester area is seeking a Children's Support Worker – Flexible Hours on a zero hours contract. You will support our children's homes and specialist schools, helping children feel safe, valued and able to achieve their potential.

You'll build trusted relationships, support emotional wellbeing and participation in education, with safeguarding at the core. Flexible shifts across Residential and Education services offer meaningful, varied work that fits around your life.