Support Worker

Bank Support Worker – Children’s Crisis and Respite Service

Location

Barrowford

Salary

£12.21 to £12.50 per hour plus sleep-in payments where required

Hours

Bank casual work

Days and nights available

Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance

Contract

As and when required

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs
• Ability to work safely in high-pressure environments, including crisis and de-escalation settings
• Confident managing behaviours linked to self-harm, suicidal ideation, mental health needs, and challenging behaviour
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow care plans and safeguarding protocols
• Resilience, reliability, and commitment to high-quality care
• Due to the nature of the care provided and the specific personal care needs, emotional wellbeing requirements and safeguarding considerations of the young people accessing crisis and respite support, this position is restricted to women only. This requirement is an Occupational Requirement as permitted under the Equality Act and is essential to delivering safe, dignified and appropriate support within the service

The Role

• Provide safe, consistent support to children and young people accessing crisis or respite services
• Deliver person-centred care and emotional support during periods of distress or crisis
• Assist with daily living tasks, activities, and routines
• Maintain clear and accurate records in line with service standards
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure stable, structured care for each young person
• Promote safety, safeguarding, and positive outcomes at all times

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate plus sleep-in payments
• Flexible xlqdzyr shifts that work around your commitments
• Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities
• Opportunity to build varied experience across crisis and respite settings

Compliance

• Enhanced DBS required
• Full reference checks completed prior to start date
• We do not offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have full right to work in the UK

Apply Now

If you can bring resilience, compassion, and professional integrity to crisis and respite care, please submit your CV or call our office on (phone number removed) for immediate consideration