Youth ConneX Support worker Community ConneX Deadline: 31 Dec 2025

Young Harrow Foundation; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to children with special needs. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals through person-centred care and engaging activities. As part of a supportive environment, you'll conduct needs assessments, develop care plans, and work collaboratively with a team. Enjoy the benefits of flexible part-time hours, a pension contribution, and generous annual leave. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and have a caring personality, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension contribution up to 5%

Death in service insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days of Annual Leave + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

Qualifications

• GCSE level education and health and social care qualification required.
• Experience in health and social care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional care and support to vulnerable individuals.
• Organise play and leisure activities for children and young people.

Skills

Person-centred care

Client needs assessments

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

GCSE level education

Health and social care qualification

Job description

Vacancies Part Time (1 day/week) £11-£11/hour

Sessional and Contracted Positions Available

Working with Children with Special and Additional Needs:

• Provide professional care and support to vulnerable people
• Provide person-centred care
• Conduct client needs assessments and reviews
• Organise play and leisure activities for children, young people, and adults
• Develop and ensure regular review of individual care and support plans

Minimum Requirements:

• Educated to GCSE level
• Holds a health and social care qualification
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable people
• Ideally has some experience working in the health and social care sector
• Able to work individually and as part of a team
• Outgoing, positive, empathetic personality and a clear communication style

In Return We Offer a Range of Benefits Including:

• Pension contribution up to 5%
• Death in service insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days of Annual Leave + bank holidays (increases after 2 years of service)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company events

We are committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities, and we guarantee an interview to all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the post.

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident Committed employer.