Young person Support Worker

Child & Young Person Support Worker 📍 Redcar Area 💷 £17.00 - £20.00 per Hour | Flexible Shifts Available Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? We are…

Pay rate £17 – £20/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 21 August 2026

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Child & Young Person Support Worker

📍 Redcar Area
💷 £17.00 - £20.00 per Hour | Flexible Shifts Available

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people?

We are currently recruiting Child & Young Person Support Workers to support children and young people with a range of additional needs, including SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs in the Redcar area.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help young people build confidence, independence, and resilience while providing them with a safe and supportive environment.

The Role

As a Child & Young Person Support Worker, you will work closely with vulnerable children and young people, supporting their daily routines, emotional wellbeing, and personal development.

The role offers a variety of flexible shift patterns, including:

Day shifts
Waking night shifts
Long day shifts
Sleep-in shifts
Weekend workCandidates must be able to commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week, although we can offer flexibility across a variety of shift patterns to suit your availability.

Responsibilities

Providing person-centred support to children and young people
Building positive and trusting relationships
Supporting with daily activities and routines
Promoting independence, life skills, and social development
Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours where required
Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive mental health
Maintaining accurate records and reports
Working alongside families and multidisciplinary professionals
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times

What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who are:

✅ Caring, compassionate, and patient

✅ Reliable and committed to supporting vulnerable young people

✅ Resilient and able to remain calm under pressure

✅ Excellent communicators with strong relationship-building skills

✅ Passionate about helping children achieve positive outcomes

✅ Flexible and able to work a variety of shifts

Desirable Experience

Previous experience working with children and young people
Experience supporting SEND and SEMH needs
Residential care, support work, education, youth work, or health and social care experience
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection proceduresWhether you're an experienced Support Worker or looking to take the next step in your care career, we want to hear from you.

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