Support Worker

​Whether you're looking for a stable full-time role or seeking more flexible opportunities to work around existing commitments, we also have flexible support worker roles available in children’s homes throughout the area.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day care and support for children and young people in line with their individual care plans

• Build trusting, positive relationships with children, promoting their self-esteem and independence

• Support with daily routines including getting ready for school, meal preparation, and bedtime routines

• Work proactively with colleagues, external professionals, and families to safeguard and promote the welfare of children

• Encourage participation in education, leisure activities, and life skills development

• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards

• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviour and incidents, following established policies and behaviour management techniques

• Participate in regular supervision, training, and team meetings

• Work flexibly to cover a mixture of early and late shifts, including weekends and holidays as part of a rota

Requirements:

• Experience working with a professional care setting within the UK

• Experience in managing and deescalating challenging behaviours

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to remain calm and consistent under pressure

• A genuine passion for supporting young people and making a positive difference in their lives

• Must be able to work mixed shift patterns, including early mornings, late evenings, and occasional weekends

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rate of £14 depending on experience

• Flexible work available in the area – ideal for fitting around other commitments

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Supportive team environment with regular supervision and progression opportunities

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Pension scheme

• Access to employee assistance programmes and wellbeing initiatives

FLEXIBLE HOURS AVAILABLE

With Peters Dean Care, you can work with the clients you would like to support, how much you work, and what shifts you would like to work. We have work available in children's homes, older looked-after-children (OLAC) settings, homeless hostels, and services supporting adults with complex needs. You choose your hours, whether Early's, Late's, Long Days or Nights, and the number of hours from 25-50hrs per week!

CHOOSE YOUR PERFECT JOB! With Peters Dean Care, you can work with the clients you would like to support, how much you work, and what shifts you would like to work. We have work available in children's homes, older looked-after-children (OLAC) settings, homeless hostels, and services supporting adults with complex needs. You choose your hours, whether Early's, Late's, Long Days or Nights, and the number of hours you work from 25-50hrs per week! You can even choose whether you want to book week to week, on a 6 month contract, or into a permanent position!

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Flexitime

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

• UK right to work indefinitely and without sponsorship (required)

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