Children's Support Worker

Job description

Job Title: Therapeutic Support Worker

Location: Hengrove, Bristol

Pay: £14.00 to £20.00 per hour (Weekly Pay plus Holiday Pay)

Job Type: Flexible Temporary and Block Bookings

The Perks

Earn More: Weekly pay starting from £14.00 to £20.00 per hour.

Referral Vouchers: Earn £300 for every candidate you successfully refer to our team.

Expert Support: One on one guidance from a dedicated care consultant who values your career.

Flexible Rotas: Plan your work entirely around your family life or other commitments.

Crisis Uplifts: Increased pay rates available for urgent and complex care settings.

Stepping into a high pressure care environment takes a special kind of support worker. We need individuals who can remain completely calm under pressure and bring stability when a young person is feeling overwhelmed.

We have immediate opportunities in Hengrove and the surrounding South Bristol and North Somerset border. You will support young people with complex needs, including autism and trauma backgrounds, ensuring they receive consistent, safe, and compassionate care.

This position would suit applicants who have previously worked as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Residential Childcare Worker, Family Support Worker, or Youth Worker.

How you will make a difference

Encourage Independence: Support young people with life skills, cooking, and sensory activities.

Provide Reassurance: Handle challenging episodes, including physical aggression, with absolute calm and composure.

Report Safely: Provide precise paperwork to ensure strict safeguarding measures are met daily.

What you will bring

Track Record: At least 6 months of paid experience within UK children or adult services.

Competencies: Reliable, resilient, and deeply committed to high standards of safeguarding.

Driver: A full UK driving licence and vehicle is required due to some community travel.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bristol

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English