Agency Children’s Support Worker – Secure Unit
Location: PeterboroughHours: Flexible – Choose Your Own Shifts (Days, Nights & Weekends Available)Salary: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience
About the Role
We are currently recruiting experienced and dedicated Children’s Support Workers to join our agency team, supporting a secure unit in Peterborough.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for flexible work, allowing you to choose shifts that fit around your lifestyle while making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
The young people you will support present with complex emotional needs and very challenging behaviours. You will play a vital role in providing a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment while promoting positive outcomes and supporting their day‑to‑day wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Build positive and professional relationships with children and young people.
- Support residents with daily routines, education, activities, and personal development.
- Respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviours using appropriate de‑escalation techniques.
- Promote emotional wellbeing, safety, and positive behaviour.
- Work collaboratively with residential staff and other professionals to deliver high‑quality care.
- Maintain accurate records and complete documentation in line with safeguarding and organisational policies.
- Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and child protection at all times.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working with children and young people in a residential, educational, care, or similar setting.
- Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours and complex emotional needs.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- A compassionate, resilient, and reliable approach.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- The legal right to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential).
- Relevant qualifications in Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care, or a related field.
Why Join Our Agency?
- Flexible working – choose the shifts and days that suit your availability.
- Opportunities for day, night, weekday, and weekend shifts.
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Gain experience across specialist residential settings.
- Ongoing support from our friendly recruitment team.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.
We are unable to offer sponsorship or Skilled Worker visas for this role. Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.
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