Children's LD Support Worker | Worthing | P/T - Saturday or Sunday only
Children's LD Support Worker | Worthing | P/T - Saturday or Sunday only
Are you friendly and passionate about supporting children and young adults with learning disabilities?
Do you want to join an outgoing, fun team whose main goals are to help individuals have fun and live fulfilling lives by facilitating meaningful activities, promoting independence, and reducing social isolation?
Would you describe yourself as flexible in your approach and easy to adapt?
If you answered yes to the above, Guild Care are seeking a Children’s Learning Disabilities Support Worker.
This role is 1 day only, every weekend - perfect if you are looking for something meaningful to do at the weekend and make a difference to someone else in a part-time position. A fixed term contract until March 2027. You will be working with 8-16year olds all with various needs. You will be joining a fun and engaging team, all who do the job as they want to assist in the development of our young people and try to make their day with us as enjoyable as they can.
Why Join Guild Care?
At Guild Care, we believe in putting people first—our Children and our team. We offer a warm, inclusive, and supportive working environment, where staff are encouraged to grow, develop, and thrive.
We offer competitive salary and benefits including:
Annual Wellbeing Day off
Employee Assistance Programme (free confidential advice on wellbeing, family, debt, and more)
Cycle to Work scheme
Free Specsavers eye care vouchers
Option to buy and sell annual leave
Health cash plan (silver and gold)
Apply Now
For more information, please review the full job spec on Guild Care's website and apply via our website today. Join us in delivering care that’s built on relationships, not routines. If you're ready to lead with compassion and help shape young peoples futures in your community, we want to hear from you.
If you are motivated, compassionate, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. For more information see full job spec and apply now. Please note: Interviews will take place before the advert's official end date.
Guild Care are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. If you’re passionate about making a difference and share our values, we’d love to hear from you.
About this role
Children's Support Worker - Treehouse Club Centre (Methold House)
Key Responsibilities
Support individuals in engaging, safe, and stimulating activities
Provide personal care and administer medication (training provided)
Work within Guild Care’s day service settings and in the local community
Maintain accurate records and contribute to service improvements
Promote choice, dignity, and independence for all individuals
Ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of all Children and young people
Guild Care is a long-established charity in Worthing with a reputation for providing high-quality care and support services. Come and join us and have the chance to make a meaningful difference to others.
As a Children's Support Worker at our Tree Tops Club, you will be the welcoming face that greets and provides direct care to the children we support. Our sessions offer much-needed respite and support for families and carers of young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Your role involves supervising and facilitating inclusive experiences for our families and young people. A cheerful disposition and the ability to approach each day with a smile are essential.
We adopt a child-centred approach to our support services, with activities led by our Support Worker that include arts and crafts, cooking, sensory play, and outdoor sessions. If you are a keen teacher, carer or just passionate about assisting children with learning disabilities, we want to hear from you!
Apply Now
For more information, please review the full job spec on Guild Care's website and apply via the website today.. . Join us in delivering care that’s built on relationships, not routines. If you're ready to lead with compassion and help shape young peoples futures in your community, we want to hear from you.
If you are motivated, compassionate, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. For more information see full job spec and apply now. Please note: Interviews will take place before the advert's official end date.
Guild Care are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. If you’re passionate about making a difference and share our values, we’d love to hear from you.
What you will need
Required criteria
- A passion for supporting children and young adults with learning disabilities and other complex needs to live life to the full
- Ability to provide practical assistance to enable the people we support to engage in a wide range of activities
- Available to work at weekends
Desired criteria
- Ability to administer medication (training will be provided) and provide personal care
- Knowledge of Makaton sign language
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g., NVQ, QCF)
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Listening/ Active Listening
Teamwork
Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
Providing personal care
