Support Worker – Children & Young

SUPPORT WORKER – CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE Make a difference. Build confidence. Be part of something that matters. £15.50–£16.00 per hour Flexible day, evening, night & weekend shifts Full-time & part-time opportunities Temporary & ongoing agency work AYLESBURY

The Role We're looking for caring, confident and reliable Support Workers to join our team, supporting children and young people across a range of services. You could be working in a short breaks/respite service, residential children's home or supported living setting, providing day-to-day support to young people with complex needs, autism and learning disabilities. Every shift will be different. One day you could be supporting a young person with an activity or trip into the community, another could involve helping with routines, personal care or simply providing reassurance and consistency when they need it most.

The important thing is that you bring the right attitude, patience and commitment to making a genuine difference. What You'll Be Doing Providing warm, person-centred support to children and young people. Supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. Helping with daily routines, personal care and practical tasks where required. Supporting communication and encouraging young people to express their choices and preferences.

Building positive, trusting relationships. Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour. Encouraging independence, confidence and life skills. Supporting activities, education and community opportunities. Following individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures. Working alongside colleagues, families and other professionals. Creating a safe, positive and enjoyable environment where young people can thrive. What We're Looking For You don't need to have done exactly the same job before, but you do need experience working with children or young people and a genuine interest in supporting those with additional needs.

We're particularly interested in people with experience of:
Autism Learning disabilities Complex needs Challenging or distressed behaviour Residential childcare Short breaks or respite services Supported living SEN or specialist education Health or social care You'll be someone who is patient, calm and resilient, with the ability to think on your feet and remain positive when things don't go to plan. You'll also need to be reliable, professional and comfortable working as part of a team.

Why Work With Completely Care? We offer flexible agency work that can fit around your life, alongside the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of children's services. You'll have access to: £15.50–£16.00 per hour Flexible shifts to suit your availability Day, evening, waking night and weekend work Regular and ongoing bookings Opportunities across residential, short breaks and supported living services Free online training and development Support from an experienced recruitment consultant Opportunities to build your experience across health and social care £40 DBS refund after completing 150 hours within your first 3 months
* Ready for a role where you can make a difference? If you're an experienced Support Worker, Care Worker, Teaching Assistant, Healthcare Assistant or someone with relevant experience supporting children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.