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Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 29 October 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 November 2025
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, po77ba
Company: Charles Hunter Associates Ltd
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: SH-SW-PCC_1761756758

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Summary

Experienced Support Workers - Children (Portsmouth Area)

  • Location: Portsmouth and surrounding areas
  • Pay: Competitive rates (dependent on experience and qualifications)
  • Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Bank shifts available
  • Shifts : Vary depending on Young person's care plan

Are you a compassionate, resilient, and experienced Support Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people?
We are seeking experienced Support Workers to join our dedicated team supporting children and young people in the care system who present with complex needs, emotional trauma, and challenging behaviours.

About the Role:

You will provide 1:1 and 2:1 support to children and young people who may:

  • Display verbal and physical aggression

  • Have a history of emotional trauma and self-harm

  • Require constant supervision to maintain safety and stability

  • Need structured routines and consistent emotional support

Your role is vital in helping them build trust, develop life skills, and work towards positive outcomes.

Essential Requirements:

  • Minimum 1 year's experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

  • Restraint/Physical Intervention Training Certificate (Team Teach, PRICE, or equivalent)

  • Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional under pressure

  • Strong record-keeping and report-writing skills (daily logs, incident reports, etc.)

  • Reliable, committed, and able to work as part of a supportive team

  • Drivers preferred (As some care plans will involve trips out)

We Offer:

  • Competitive pay and flexible shift patterns

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

  • Supportive management and 24/7 on-call assistance

  • A rewarding career where you can truly make a difference

If you have the passion, resilience, and experience to support young people through some of their most challenging times, we would love to hear from you.

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