Children and Youth Support Worker

Children and Youth Support Worker - Bournemouth

Freedom Care

Location:

Community-based roles across Dorset

Salary:
Up to £32,175 per annum, full-time equivalent

Contracts available: 16, 20, 25, 30 or 37.5 hours per week

Contract type:
Full time or Part time

Essential:
Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Freedom Care is recruiting Specialist Support Workers to join our growing permanent team across Dorset.

We are a family-run, CQC-regulated organisation providing relationship-based support, respite and short breaks to children and young people, including autistic children, children with learning disabilities and those with additional support needs.

This is a permanent role with guaranteed contracted hours. It is not an agency or zero-hour position.

The full-time equivalent salary is £32,175 per annum, based on 37.5 hours per week.

• 16 hours - £13,728 per annum
• 20 hours - £17,160 per annum
• 25 hours - £21,450 per annum
• 30 hours - £25,740 per annum
• 37.5 hours - £32,175 per annum

Employees also receive paid annual leave and access to a workplace pension.

You will provide consistent, person-centred support to children and young people in their homes and local communities.

• Providing respite, short breaks and community-based support
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation, confidence and independence
• Helping children access activities and opportunities that are meaningful to them
• Following individual support plans, risk assessments and agreed strategies
• Completing clear records and communicating with families and managers

• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have access to a reliable vehicle
• Willingness to travel
• Have business-use motor insurance

Authorised business mileage is paid in accordance with Freedom Care's mileage policy.

• Experience supporting autistic children or children with learning disabilities, SEN or SEND
• A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, Children and Young People, or a related subject
• A calm, dependable and relationship-focused approach
• Good communication, observation and record-writing skills
• The flexibility to work some evenings and weekends

Applicants without a Level 3 qualification may still be considered where they have strong relevant experience and a willingness to develop.

• Permanent contracted hours with part-time and full-time options
• Paid annual leave, workplace pension and qualifying mileage payments
• Regular supervision, specialist training and ongoing professional development
• Consistent work with a small number of children and families
• A structured progression route into senior support, supervision, case management and coordination roles
• The opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding family-run organisation