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Children's Support Worker

Job in Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listing for: P+S Care and Support Services
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-09-15
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Youth Support Worker, Community Support Services, Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 13 - 18 GBP Hourly GBP 13.00 18.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Support Worker โ€“ Every Shift Changes a Life ๐ŸŒŸ

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 sameโ€”but every shift gives you the chance to make a real difference.

๐Ÿ’™ 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:

โœจ Providing compassionate, person-centred care tailored to each child's individual needs.

๐Ÿก Supporting children and young people in residential homes, schools, family homes, and within the community.

๐ŸŒฑ Encouraging independence by developing life skills, building confidence, and celebrating every achievement along the way.

๐Ÿค Building trusting relationships where children feel safe, listened to, valued, and understood.

๐Ÿ“š Supporting daily routines including school runs, homework, meal preparation, personal care, and bedtime routines.

๐ŸŽจ Planning exciting activitiesโ€”from football and arts & crafts to baking, cinema trips, outdoor adventures, and community events.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Helping children manage emotions and behaviours using positive, therapeutic approaches that promote wellbeing.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Working alongside families, teachers, social workers, and other professionals to create the very best outcomes.

๐Ÿ“ Recording observations accurately while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

๐Ÿ›ก Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, and the rights of every child in everything you do.

๐ŸŒˆ Being the calm, reassuring presence during challenging moments and celebrating every breakthroughโ€”big or small.

Every conversation, every smile, every success story starts with someone who genuinely cares.

๐ŸŒŸ What We're Looking For

We're searching for people who bring kindness, resilience, and positivity to every shift.

You'll be:

๐Ÿ’™ Caring, patient, and passionate about supporting children and young people.

๐ŸŒŸ Adaptable and confident working in a variety of environments.

๐Ÿ’ช Calm under pressure and able to build positive relationships.

๐Ÿ˜Š 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.

๐Ÿ’™ Why Join P & S Care and Support?

๐ŸŒˆ 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.

๐Ÿ•’ Work Around Your Life

Choose shifts that fit your lifestyle with flexible days, nights, weekends, and sleep-in opportunities available.

๐Ÿš€ Build Your Experience

Gain valuable experience across a wide range of children's services and settings while developing new skills and growing your career.

๐Ÿค 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.

๐Ÿ’ท Great Pay & Benefits

โœ” Competitive hourly rates

โœ” Enhanced pay opportunities

โœ” Flexible working patterns

โœ” Ongoing training and career development

โœ” Friendly, approachable consultants who genuinely care

๐Ÿ“ Where You'll Work

You'll have the opportunity to work across aโ€ฆ
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