Children's Outreach Support Worker (Lewisham)
Location: Lewisham and surrounding areas
Job type: Full-time and part-time
Salary: Competitive pay rates – please confirm the hourly rate when applying
Make a real difference every day with Custom Links Care
Are you caring, patient and passionate about supporting children and young people? Do you want a rewarding role where you can help children build confidence, develop independence and reach their potential?
Custom Links Care is looking for compassionate, reliable and motivated Children’s Support Workers to join our Children’s Outreach Services team in Lewisham and the surrounding areas.
We support children and young people aged 0–18 with a range of needs, including emotional and behavioural support, helping them with everyday routines, education and community activities. We work to build positive relationships with the children and their families, helping them feel supported, encouraged and empowered.
No previous experience is necessary – just a genuine desire to make a positive difference. Full training and ongoing development are provided.
About the role
As a Children’s Support Worker, you will provide individualised support to children and young people in their daily lives, helping them feel safe, included and encouraged to achieve their goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing emotional and behavioural support tailored to each child’s needs.
Supporting daily routines and encouraging positive habits.
Helping children take part in school-related activities and community outings.
Encouraging confidence, independence and the development of life skills.
Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
Working collaboratively with families and colleagues to provide consistent support.
Promoting each child’s wellbeing, inclusion and personal development.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for people who are:
Caring, patient and compassionate.
Reliable, responsible and committed.
Good communicators who work well as part of a team.
Confident, proactive and willing to learn.
Passionate about helping children and young people reach their potential.
Able to approach each child as an individual and provide respectful, person-centred support.
Previous experience in care, childcare, education or support work can be helpful, but experience is not essential as full training and development are available.
What we offer
At Custom Links Care, we value our team and the difference they make. We offer:
Competitive pay rates.
Full-time and part-time opportunities.
Flexible shifts to suit your availability.
Day shifts and weekend availability.
Free uniform.
Free ongoing training and development.
A supportive and helpful team.
Weekly pay.
An easy-to-use rota app to view shifts, manage your availability and stay organised.
This is an opportunity to do meaningful work and make a genuine difference to children, young people and their families in your local community.
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At Custom Links Care, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values each team member's contribution to the community. Located in the vibrant area of Westcliff On Sea, we offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and a supportive work culture that prioritises ongoing training and career development. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of working in a collaborative environment with 24/7 management support.
