Community Support Worker
Reed
SK13XEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£12.80 to £16.00 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 November 2026
20 days leftJob description
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and young people?
We're looking for dedicated Children's Community Support Workers to support young people across Stockport, helping them develop life skills, access opportunities within their community, and achieve their individual goals. This is a rewarding role where every shift can make a genuine difference.
Working directly with children and young people, you'll provide practical and emotional support tailored to their individual needs. Shifts are typically 4-6 hours, focused on promoting independence, wellbeing, and social engagement.
- Supporting children and young people in community-based settings
- Encouraging participation in social, recreational, and educational activities
- Helping individuals develop confidence, resilience, and everyday life skills
- Building positive and trusting professional relationships
- Following care and support plans to achieve agreed outcomes
- Providing emotional reassurance and positive role modelling
- Recording relevant information and reporting concerns appropriately
- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and professional practice
- At least 6 months' experience within care, support work, youth work, or a related environment
- Previous experience supporting children or young people
- Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and best practice
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A compassionate, reliable, and proactive approach
- Ability to work independently and use your initiative
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Pay rates from £12.80 to £16.00 per hour
- Flexible working patterns to suit your availability
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
- Opportunities to gain valuable experience within children's services
- A welcoming and supportive team environment
- The chance to positively influence the lives of local young people
If you're committed to helping children and young people reach their full potential and are looking for a meaningful and flexible role in Stockport, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today and join a team dedicated to supporting young people to thrive within their communities.
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Provenance
Source
Reed
First seen
1 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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