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Support Worker - Flexible Short Breaks & Holiday Support (Lewisham Borough)
£15.45-£16.53 per hour
- Weekly pay
- Shifts available up to 7 days per week
A group of well-established short-break and holiday-support services across Lewisham are expanding their teams and seeking Support Workers who can offer reliable, compassionate assistance to children, young people, and young adults with additional needs. These settings provide structured activities, respite support, and safe, nurturing environments throughout weekends, school holidays, and flexible daily sessions.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be part of a responsive, hands-on team delivering personalized support to individuals with varying needs. The role is ideal for those who value flexibility, enjoy meaningful work, and can step in confidently when required.
Your Main Duties
- Offer 1:1 support tailored to each young person
- Provide personal care sensitively and professionally
- Assist individuals to engage in activities, social opportunities, and independence-building tasks
- Maintain clear communication with colleagues, parents, and carers
- Uphold safeguarding, behavior, and health & safety standards
- Contribute to a calm, positive, and inclusive environment
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Who We're Looking For
- Someone with a genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needs
- Care experience desirable, but not essential
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
- Minimum GCSE Grade C/Level 4 in Maths & English (or equivalent)
- Degree desirable
- Flexible, dependable, and comfortable working at short notice
- Strong communicator with an adaptable, patient approach
What You'll Gain
- Shifts available up to 7 days per week
- Perfect for candidates seeking part-time or ad-hoc work
- Weekly pay
- Work across a variety of supportive, well-run centers
- Daily guidance and a collaborative team culture
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Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary, and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service. If you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.
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