Support Worker – Children & Young People (Short Breaks)

Location: Redcar & Cleveland (Community-Based)

Hours: Full-time – flexible (including evenings, weekends & school holidays)

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to live happy, independent lives?

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our short breaks service in Redcar & Cleveland, supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours that may challenge.

This is a community-based role, helping young people access meaningful activities while providing vital respite for families and carers.

About the Role

You will provide high-quality, person-centred support that promotes:

• Independence and life skills
• Social inclusion and community engagement
• Positive experiences and emotional wellbeing

Working closely with families and professionals, you will support children to achieve their goals in line with their care plans, risk assessments, and individual needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting children and young people to access the community (e.g. outings, activities, social opportunities)
• Promoting independence through structured support and goal setting
• Delivering safe and engaging short breaks for young people and families
• Supporting individuals with behaviours that may challenge, using positive behaviour support approaches
• Using communication tools such as PECS, visual aids, or Now & Next where required
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Maintaining accurate records and reports in line with regulatory standards
• Working flexibly across a rota including evenings, weekends, and school holidays

What We’re Looking For

We want people who are:

• Caring, patient, and genuinely passionate about supporting children
• Confident working with young people with additional needs
• Able to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations
• Strong communicators who can build positive relationships
• Flexible and reliable

Essential:

• Experience working with children or young people
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable:

• Experience supporting children with autism, LD, or behaviours that challenge
• Knowledge of communication systems (PECS, Makaton, etc.)
• Health & Social Care qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Our Commitment (CQC & Ofsted Aligned)

We are committed to delivering services that are:

• Safe – safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do
• Effective – support is tailored to individual needs and outcomes
• Caring – we promote dignity, respect, and compassion
• Responsive – we adapt to the needs of children and families
• Well-led – strong leadership, clear guidance, and continuous improvement

What We Offer

• Full induction and ongoing training (including safeguarding, behaviour support, first aid)
• Regular supervision and support
• Opportunities for career progression
• A rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference

Important Information

This role is subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• References and safer recruitment checks

Join Us

If you want to be part of a team that puts children first, supports families, and creates meaningful change every day — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for more information.