Children's Support Worker
Job in
Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-15
Listing for:
P+S Care and Support Services
Full Time, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-09-15
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Youth Support Worker, Community Support Services, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Looking for a career that's rewarding, flexible, and full of purpose?
At P & S Care and Support, we believe every child deserves someone who believes in them. Every family deserves support they can trust. Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive.
That's where you come in.
We're looking for compassionate, enthusiastic Support Workers to join our growing agency team, working across a variety of children's services, residential homes, schools, family settings, and community environments.
No two days are ever the sameโbut every shift gives you the chance to make a real difference.
๐ What You'll Be Doing
As a Support Worker, you'll become a trusted, positive role model, helping children and young people feel safe, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Your day could include:
โจ Providing compassionate, person-centred care tailored to each child's individual needs.
๐ก Supporting children and young people in residential homes, schools, family homes, and within the community.
๐ฑ Encouraging independence by developing life skills, building confidence, and celebrating every achievement along the way.
๐ค Building trusting relationships where children feel safe, listened to, valued, and understood.
๐ Supporting daily routines including school runs, homework, meal preparation, personal care, and bedtime routines.
๐จ Planning exciting activitiesโfrom football and arts & crafts to baking, cinema trips, outdoor adventures, and community events.
๐ฌ Helping children manage emotions and behaviours using positive, therapeutic approaches that promote wellbeing.
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง Working alongside families, teachers, social workers, and other professionals to create the very best outcomes.
๐ Recording observations accurately while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
๐ก Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, and the rights of every child in everything you do.
๐ Being the calm, reassuring presence during challenging moments and celebrating every breakthroughโbig or small.
Every conversation, every smile, every success story starts with someone who genuinely cares.
๐ What We're Looking For
We're searching for people who bring kindness, resilience, and positivity to every shift.
You'll be:
๐ Caring, patient, and passionate about supporting children and young people.
๐ Adaptable and confident working in a variety of environments.
๐ช Calm under pressure and able to build positive relationships.
๐ Reliable, professional, and ready to make a difference.
Previous support work experience is welcomed, but it's your attitude that matters most. If you're committed to helping others succeed, we'll provide the training and ongoing support you need to thrive.
๐ Why Join P & S Care and Support?
๐ Every Day is Different
From supporting families through difficult times to helping young people achieve milestones they never thought possible, every shift offers a new opportunity to change a life.
๐ Work Around Your Life
Choose shifts that fit your lifestyle with flexible days, nights, weekends, and sleep-in opportunities available.
๐ Build Your Experience
Gain valuable experience across a wide range of children's services and settings while developing new skills and growing your career.
๐ค You're Part of Our Team
At P & S Care and Support, you're never just another agency worker.
We take the time to get to know you, understand your strengths, support your development, and match you with placements where you can truly make an impact.
๐ท Great Pay & Benefits
โ Competitive hourly rates
โ Enhanced pay opportunities
โ Flexible working patterns
โ Ongoing training and career development
โ Friendly, approachable consultants who genuinely care
๐ Where You'll Work
You'll have the opportunity to work across aโฆ
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