Support Worker

Rotherwood; Borough of Pendle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring organization in the UK seeks a Bank Support Worker for their Children's Crisis and Respite Service. This role involves providing safe and compassionate support to children and young people during their distressing moments. Applicants must demonstrate experience with complex needs and must be women, as per the requirements to ensure safe support. The position offers flexible shifts, a competitive hourly rate, and an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible shifts

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs required.
• Ability to manage behaviours linked to self-harm, mental health needs, and challenging behaviour.
• This position is restricted to women only due to the nature of care provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children and young people accessing crisis or respite services.
• Deliver person-centred care during distress or crisis.
• Assist with daily living tasks and routines.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs

Ability to work in high-pressure environments

Strong communication skills

Resilience and reliability

Job description

Bank Support Worker - Children's Crisis and Respite Service

Location

Barrowford

Salary

£12.21 to £12.50 per hour plus sleep-in payments where required

Hours

Bank casual work. Days and nights available. Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.

Contract

As and when required

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs
• Ability to work safely in high‑pressure environments, including crisis and de‑escalation settings
• Confident managing behaviours linked to self‑harm, suicidal ideation, mental health needs, and challenging behaviour
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow care plans and safeguarding protocols
• Resilience, reliability, and commitment to high‑quality care
• Due to the nature of the care provided and the specific personal care needs, emotional wellbeing requirements and safeguarding considerations of the young people accessing crisis and respite support, this position is restricted to women only. This requirement is an Occupational Requirement as permitted under the Equality Act and is essential to delivering safe, dignified and appropriate support within the service

The Role

• Provide safe, consistent support to children and young people accessing crisis or respite services
• Deliver person‑centred care and emotional support during periods of distress or crisis
• Assist with daily living tasks, activities, and routines
• Maintain clear and accurate records in line with service standards
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure stable, structured care for each young person
• Promote safety, safeguarding, and positive outcomes at all times

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate plus sleep‑in payments
• Flexible shifts that work around your commitments
• Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities
• Opportunity to build varied experience across crisis and respite settings

Compliance

• Enhanced DBS required
• Full reference checks completed prior to start date
• We do not offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have full right to work in the UK

Apply Now

If you can bring resilience, compassion, and professional integrity to crisis and respite care, please submit your CV or call our office for immediate consideration.