Children and Youth Support Worker

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Deliver consistent, person-centered assistance to children and young individuals in their homes and surrounding communities.

• Provide respite, short breaks, and support within the community.

• Facilitate communication, emotional regulation, self-confidence, and independence.

• Assist children in engaging in meaningful activities and opportunities.

• Adhere to individual support plans, risk assessments, and established strategies.

• Maintain clear documentation and communicate effectively with families and management.

• Collaborate with a small group of children and families as part of a cohesive team.

• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling across mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on service requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid UK driving licence.

• Access to a dependable vehicle.

• Willingness to travel.

• Business-use motor insurance.

• Experience supporting autistic children or those with learning disabilities, Special Educational Needs (SEN), or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

• A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, Children and Young People, or a related field is preferred.

• Candidates lacking a Level 3 qualification may be considered if they possess significant relevant experience and a commitment to professional development.

• A calm, reliable, and relationship-oriented approach.

• Strong communication, observational, and record-keeping skills.

• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.

• Ability to be available during mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

• Submission of a CV and a supporting statement detailing relevant experience, preferred contracted hours, general availability, and location within the Dorset area.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent contracted hours available with both part-time and full-time options.

• Paid annual leave.

• Workplace pension scheme.

• Reimbursement for qualifying mileage / authorized business travel paid in accordance with the mileage policy.

• Regular supervision sessions.

• Access to specialist training.

• Continuous professional development opportunities.

• A structured pathway for progression into senior support, supervision, case management, and coordination roles.

• Opportunity for career growth within a rapidly expanding family-run organization.