Support Worker

Experienced Support Workers – Children (Portsmouth Area)

Location: Portsmouth and surrounding areas Pay: Competitive rates (dependent on experience and qualifications) Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Bank shifts available Shifts : Vary depending on Young person's care plan

Are you a compassionate, resilient, and experienced Support Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people?
We are seeking experienced Support Workers to join our dedicated team supporting children and young people in the care system who present with complex needs, emotional trauma, and challenging behaviours.

About the Role:

You will provide 1:1 and 2:1 support to children and young people who may:

Display verbal and physical aggression

Have a history of emotional trauma and self-harm

Require constant supervision to maintain safety and stability

Need structured routines and consistent emotional support

Your role is vital in helping them build trust, develop life skills, and work towards positive outcomes.

Essential Requirements:

Minimum 1 year’s experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Restraint/Physical Intervention Training Certificate (Team Teach, PRICE, or equivalent)

Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional under pressure

Strong record-keeping and report-writing skills (daily logs, incident reports, etc.)

Reliable, committed, and able to work as part of a supportive team

Drivers preferred (As some care plans will involve trips out)

We Offer:

Competitive pay and flexible shift patterns

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive management and 24/7 on-call assistance

A rewarding career where you can truly make a difference

If you have the passion, resilience, and experience to support young people through some of their most challenging times, we would love to hear from you.