Child Support Worker – Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) Programme
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive hourly rate reflective of responsibility and safeguarding requirements. Payment is for delivery hours only. Mandatory safeguarding and SEND briefing required prior to programme start. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | IG7 4DF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | VIVANOVA CARE |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | VNC-HAF-MAR26 |
Summary
VivaNova Care is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Child Support Workers to support the delivery of our Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) Programme in Redbridge.
This is a short-term, on-site role supporting children and young people aged 5–16 during structured activity sessions. The programme includes creative, STEM-based, sensory and wellbeing-focused activities in a safe and inclusive environment.
Responsibilities include:
• Supporting children to engage positively in group activities
• Assisting with behaviour management in a calm and professional manner
• Supporting children with additional needs (SEND) where required
• Helping with set-up, supervision, and pack-down of activities
• Maintaining safeguarding and safety standards at all times
The ideal candidate will:
• Be patient, energetic and confident working with children
• Have good communication skills
• Remain calm under pressure
• Be willing to complete safeguarding and SEND awareness training
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check
Experience working with children, youth groups, schools or care settings is desirable but not essential for the right candidate with the appropriate attitude and values.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful community programme supporting children during school holidays.
This is a short-term, on-site role supporting children and young people aged 5–16 during structured activity sessions. The programme includes creative, STEM-based, sensory and wellbeing-focused activities in a safe and inclusive environment.
Responsibilities include:
• Supporting children to engage positively in group activities
• Assisting with behaviour management in a calm and professional manner
• Supporting children with additional needs (SEND) where required
• Helping with set-up, supervision, and pack-down of activities
• Maintaining safeguarding and safety standards at all times
The ideal candidate will:
• Be patient, energetic and confident working with children
• Have good communication skills
• Remain calm under pressure
• Be willing to complete safeguarding and SEND awareness training
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check
Experience working with children, youth groups, schools or care settings is desirable but not essential for the right candidate with the appropriate attitude and values.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful community programme supporting children during school holidays.