Children's Support Worker
Support an energetic 10-year-old boy with a brain injury at home and in the community. £17.50/hour, permanent contract and paid training.
We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate female support workers to join a close-knit team supporting a lively 10-year-old boy with a brain injury in Stockport.
Full of personality and always on the move, he loves being active, exploring new places and enjoying everything childhood has to offer.
You’ll support him at home and in the community, working alongside his family, case manager and therapy team to help him develop his independence, confidence and everyday skills.
This is a rewarding, hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a meaningful difference.
What the role involves
- Supporting personal care and daily routines with dignity and sensitivity.
- Helping with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy activities.
- Encouraging learning, play, communication and independence.
- Supporting community activities, including swimming, parks, sports and days out.
- Creating a safe, positive and engaging environment.
- Working collaboratively with the family and wider clinical team.
- Helping maintain a clean, comfortable and organised environment.
What you need
- Paid experience supporting children in care, education or a similar setting.
- An understanding of brain injury, complex needs or neurological conditions.
- A full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points and a suitable driving history.
- Must be aged 21 or over for vehicle insurance purposes.
- The right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
- A positive, energetic and patient approach to supporting children.
- Confidence supporting a child both at home and in the community.
Female applicants only: This position has a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the young person’s personal care needs.
What you get
- £17.50 per hour PAYE.
- Permanent employment with 24 or 32-hour weekly contracts.
- Holiday pay, sick pay and workplace pension.
- Comprehensive paid induction and specialist brain injury training.
- Moving and handling, safeguarding and role-specific training.
- Supported shadow shifts with the existing team.
- Regular clinical supervision and reflective practice.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- On-site parking at the family home.
This package is open to female applicants only.
You will need
Good to have
Not essential. We can train you in these.
Schedule
- Permanent contract: 24 or 32 hours per week
- Day shifts: 10:00am–7:00pm
- Nine-hour shifts
- Monday to Sunday availability
- Working pattern agreed at interview
- Weekend availability required (not every weekend)
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