Children's Support Worker - Rotational Post
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This permanent, full-time Children's Support Worker role involves providing care and support to children with complex health needs in various community settings, including their homes, schools, and a respite centre. The post holder will work under the direction of a team leader and registered nursing staff, carrying out specialised care unsupervised after comprehensive training. Responsibilities include medication management, suctioning, manual handling, and other health care needs, requiring flexible working across day and night shifts.
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, Nursery Nurse or Child care course
- Good standard of Maths and English
Desirable criteria
- Computer Literate
- Knowledge of Child development
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures
- Knowledge of how disability can affect development and socialisation
- Significant experience of working in social / health / educational setting with children and young people.
- Experience of working with children and young people with complex health needs.
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with MDT
- Good documentation skills.
- Able to work as part of a team and autonomously
- Ability to work in emotionally difficult circumstances
- Ability to keep calm and respond in the event of an emergency
- Car driver / access to vehicle
- Be punctual, trustworthy and reliable.
- Be motivated and enthusiastic.
- Work within professional boundries
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, Nursery Nurse or Child care course
- Good standard of Maths and English
- Computer Literate
- Knowledge of Child development
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures
- Knowledge of how disability can affect development and socialisation
- Significant experience of working in social / health / educational setting with children and young people.
- Experience of working with children and young people with complex health needs.
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with MDT
- Good documentation skills.
- Able to work as part of a team and autonomously
- Ability to work in emotionally difficult circumstances
- Ability to keep calm and respond in the event of an emergency
- Car driver / access to vehicle
- Be punctual, trustworthy and reliable.
- Be motivated and enthusiastic.
- Work within professional boundries
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Children's Support Worker - Rotational Post
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
Children's Support Worker - Rotational Post: Permanent (37.5 hours) The post holder will be responsible for the care and support of children with complex health needs within the community setting, including the child's home, school or nursery and Swanbourne Gardens Respite Centre
The post holder will work under the direction of the team leader and registered nursing staff to set standards and plans of care. They will carry out specialised care in an unsupervised capacity.
The successful candidate will be put through a comprehensive training programme to ensure they are competent and confident whilst delivering a high standard of care.
The post holder will be responsible for medications, suctioning, manual handling, tracheostomycares, gastrostomy cares, domiciliary cares and other health care needs.
Robust training and regular competency reviews will ensure care is provided safely and in line with allpolicies and guidelines.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the care and support of children with complex health needs within the community setting, including the child's home, school or nursery and Swanbourne Gardens Respite Centre
The post holder will work under the direction of the team leader and registered
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