Childrens Support Worker - Secure Unit

Temporary Support Worker - Children's Secure Unit

Location: Peterborough
Pay: £18-£19 per hour
Position: Temporary / Agency
Shifts: Day shifts and Waking Nights available
Driving: Desirable but not essential

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for a challenging role where every shift makes a real difference?

We are looking for Temporary Support Workers to join a Children's Secure Unit in Peterborough, supporting young people within an intense, structured and highly rewarding environment.

This is a role for someone who is calm under pressure, resilient, compassionate and confident working with young people who may present challenging behaviours.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will help provide a safe, consistent and supportive environment for children and young people within a secure setting. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day care, support and supervision.
• Building positive, professional relationships with young people.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and encouraging positive behaviours.
• Responding calmly and appropriately to challenging situations.
• Following safeguarding, security and care procedures.
• Working closely with colleagues and other professionals.
• Maintaining clear and accurate records.
• Supporting young people through routines, activities and daily living.
• Working as part of a strong, professional team in a demanding environment.

Essential Requirements

• Current restraint/physical intervention training is essential.
• Previous experience working with children or young people is highly desirable.
• Experience within secure, residential, behavioural or challenging environments is advantageous.
• A calm, resilient and professional approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS clearance, or willingness to undergo the required checks.

A driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Why Apply?

This is an intense but genuinely rewarding setting, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people who require structure, consistency and support.

Waking night shifts are available, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for flexible temporary work.

Pay: £18-£19 per hour

If you are an experienced Support Worker with the required restraint training and are ready for a challenging but rewarding opportunity in Peterborough, we would love to hear from you.

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