CrossReach
Relief Children's Worker
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The right support at the right time can change a child’s day – or even their future.
As a Children’s Worker, you’ll create safe, nurturing spaces where young people can be themselves, enjoy new experiences and feel genuinely supported. It’s practical, rewarding work where what you do truly matters.
Your Role Includes
- Providing thoughtful care and emotional support 🫶
- Supporting play, mealtimes, medication and bedtime routines
- Building trust with children, families and the team
- Empowering children to enjoy their time and explore what’s possible
What Helps In This Role
- A calm and caring presence
- Some experience in care, education or youth work
- Confidence in working with care plans and behaviour support strategies
- A willingness to learn and grow with us
If you’re after rewarding work that’s rooted in kindness and fun – with a team that truly cares – this could be just the thing.
Hit 'Apply' and join a team that makes a real difference every single day.
Benefits
We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.
- Access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card.
- A generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit.
- Enhanced family friendly policies.
- Health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments.
- Access to a care concierge service.
Training and Development
We are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you. We also contribute to your professional membership fees.
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About Us
CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances.
Our Ethos
As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.
Requirements
This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.
Legal Obligation
We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success.
Accessibility
Workplace and Role Accessibility Supplements (attached below) - This guide outlines the physical, environmental, and location based aspects of the role to help you understand how the work is carried out and whether it’s right for you. It may also help you identify any adjustments or support that would enable you to do your best work. We welcome conversations about what you personally need to work within our services, and we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you where possible.
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Application Process
- Apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- Do NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
- For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - Jobtrain
- To view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility Statement
- Check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
- For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support Hub
- We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
- Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.
If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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