Ad Hoc Support Worker

Location:

Various roles across Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Chelmsford & Basildon
Service Type:
Semi-Independent / EBD

Contract:

Ad Hoc / Temporary (Shift Cover Only)
About the Role
We are recruiting experienced Ad Hoc Support Workers to support 16–18- year olds within semi-independent services across Essex. This is ad hoc work only, covering sickness, annual leave and emergency/crisis situations. Shifts are offered by the on-call manager, so flexibility is essential.
The young people supported present with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and often have complex needs, including:

* Mental health challenges

* Self-harm behaviours

* Substance misuse

* Learning disabilities

* History of offending

* Asylum-seeking backgrounds
While the majority of placements are planned, the service also supports emergency referrals, so confidence working in high-pressure situations is important.
Shift Patterns

* 8:00am – 10:30pm + sleep-in

* 8:00am – 3:30pm

* 3:00pm – 10:30pm
Key Requirements

* Experience working with 16–18-year-olds in semi-independent, residential or EBD services

* Confidence supporting young people with complex emotional and mental health needs

* Ability to work independently

* Calm, resilient and professional approach during crisis situations

* Flexibility to accept last-minute and emergency shifts

* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

* Flexible ad hoc work to fit around other commitments

* Variety of services and settings

* Support from an on-call management team

* Opportunity to gain experience with complex and diverse young people
If you are an experienced support worker looking for flexible, ad hoc work and are confident supporting young people with complex needs, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for more information