Job Description

Agency Children's Support Worker - Secure Unit

Location: Peterborough
Hours: Flexible - Choose Your Own Shifts (Days, Nights & Weekends Available)
Salary: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are currently recruiting experienced and dedicated Children's Support Workers to join our agency team, supporting a secure unit in Peterborough.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for flexible work, allowing you to choose shifts that fit around your lifestyle while making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

The young people you will support present with complex emotional needs and very challenging behaviours. You will play a vital role in providing a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment while promoting positive outcomes and supporting their day-to-day wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive and professional relationships with children and young people.
• Support residents with daily routines, education, activities, and personal development.
• Respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviours using appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, safety, and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with residential staff and other professionals to deliver high-quality care.
• Maintain accurate records and complete documentation in line with safeguarding and organisational policies.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and child protection at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working with children and young people in a residential, educational, care, or similar setting.
• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours and complex emotional needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A compassionate, resilient, and reliable approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• The legal right to work in the UK.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship or Skilled Worker visas for this role. Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential).
• Relevant qualifications in Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care, or a related field.

Why Join Our Agency?

• Flexible working - choose the shifts and days that suit your availability.
• Opportunities for day, night, weekday, and weekend shifts.
• Competitive hourly rates.
• Gain experience across specialist residential settings.
• Ongoing support from our friendly recruitment team.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

If you have the experience, resilience, and passion to support children and young people with complex needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and enjoy the flexibility of agency work while building a rewarding career.

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