Job Description
Contract Type: Bank / Zero Hours
Shifts: Flexible – Days and Nights (including weekends)
Pay: £12.21 Sleep in Allowance
About the Role:
We are looking for experienced and compassionate Crisis Support Workers to join our team on a bank basis. This role involves supporting children and young people during high-risk or emergency situations, providing safety, stability, and emotional support when it's needed most.
You will work in a variety of settings including emergency placements, respite care, and one-to-one support. Shifts are available on both a planned and short-notice basis, including overnight work.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide responsive care to children and young people in crisis.
* Ensure their emotional and physical wellbeing is prioritised.
* De-escalate challenging behaviour and manage high-pressure situations safely.
* Maintain clear records and communicate with professionals involved.
* Follow safeguarding procedures and risk assessments at all times.
Essential Requirements:
You must hold the following up-to-date training or be willing to complete before starting:
* First Aid (Paediatric preferred)
* Ligature Awareness
* Physical Intervention / Safe Hold Training (e.g., Team Teach, MAPA, or equivalent)
* Safeguarding Children Level 3
* De-escalation and Behaviour Management
* Understanding of Trauma-Informed Practice
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain)
* Right to work in the UK and able to provide full references
About You:
* Confident, calm, and able to work under pressure
* Experienced in supporting children and young people, especially in crisis or residential care settings
* Flexible and reliable, with good availability for bank work
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
* Able to work alone or as part of a team