Job Description
Location: Community-based (travel required across local areas)
Contract: Bank (zero-hours)
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Flexible – includes evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
Support Young People in Your Community
At Empower Family Group, we believe every child and young person deserves a safe, supportive, and empowering environment. As a Bank Community Support Worker, you’ll work directly with children and young people in their local communities—helping them build independence, confidence, and a positive future.
You’ll play a key role in offering personalised, practical, and emotional support during times when young people need it most. This flexible, community-based role is ideal for someone who wants to make a real difference while working on a bank basis.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide tailored support to children and young people in their homes and communities
Encourage healthy routines, independence, and decision-making
Support with daily living tasks such as shopping, cooking, cleaning, and budgeting
Help young people stay connected with family, friends, and their wider community
Promote safety, wellbeing, and positive life choices
Respond flexibly to changing needs and be confident working alone when required
Maintain clear records and contribute to support planning in adherence with existing procedure and systems
Participate in sleep-ins or waking nights if required
Pick up additional shifts covering our residential and 16+ supported living services.
Respond appropriately to any safeguarding concerns, or anything which could put the health, safety or wellbeing of young people or staff at risk.
Safeguarding Statement:
Empower Family Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and thorough safer recruitment procedures.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
Compassionate, calm, and dependable individuals who are passionate about supporting young people
Good communication skills and the ability to build trust
Flexibility to travel and work across different locations
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable
Experience in social care or support work is helpful, but not essential—full training is provided
A welcoming and professional style to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Benefits
Why Join Empower Family Group?
Join a values-led organisation where every child matters
Be part of meaningful, community-based work
Flexible hours that fit around your life
Full training and ongoing support
A chance to grow your experience in a rewarding and supportive environment
Requirements
What We’re Looking For: Compassionate, calm, and dependable individuals who are passionate about supporting young people Good communication skills and the ability to build trust Flexibility to travel and work across different locations Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable Experience in social care or support work is helpful, but not essential—full training is provided A welcoming and professional style to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels