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Children and Young Person's Support Worker

United Kingdom, Leyland Employment contract 13.90 - 14.90 GBP / Hour · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Work directly with children and young people with Autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex behavioural presentations. Offer a supportive ear, calm presence, and bring fun to their daily lives and activities. Forge positive relationships with young people, their families, and external partners, creating a supportive network. Tailor your approach to everyone’s unique needs and cultural background and actively promote diversity across the service. Think on your feet and solve problems creatively to overcome challenges. Empower and advocate for all children and young people, at every opportunity.

Job Responsibility

  • Work directly with children and young people with Autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex behavioural presentations
  • Offer a supportive ear, calm presence, and bring fun to their daily lives and activities
  • Forge positive relationships with young people, their families, and external partners, creating a supportive network
  • Tailor your approach to everyone’s unique needs and cultural background and actively promote diversity across the service
  • Think on your feet and solve problems creatively to overcome challenges
  • Empower and advocate for all children and young people, at every opportunity

Requirements

  • Previous work and/or personal experience preferred
  • Full training provided
  • Excellent English language skills required
  • Due to the complexities of the role, you will be 25 years of age or over
  • Resilient individual with strong listening skills and a willingness to learn
  • Relevant health and social care qualifications in children and young people or a willingness to work towards them
  • Genuine desire to make a positive impact and a difference to children’s lives
  • Willingness to work a fixed rota, including sleep-ins
  • Must be able to drive
  • Clean Driver’s licence with no fault claims essential

What we offer

  • Competitive Pay: Earn £13.90 per hour
  • Sleep-in shifts at a sleep-in rate of £50
  • Up to 28 days holiday pay
  • DBS check
  • Career development
  • Funded Care Certificate
  • Employee assistance program
  • Referral bonus
  • Pension scheme
  • Social events
  • Growth opportunities with structured training and development programs

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