Children's Support Worker (Challenging Behaviour)

Child Support Worker
Location: Hampshire
Pay: £15.00 – £18.50 per hour
Date posted: 15 September 2025
Full-time | Part-time | Zero-hours contracts available includes unsociable hours.

Do you want a job that truly matters?

At Request Care & Nursing, we don’t just provide care — we change lives.

We are a leading homecare provider across Surrey and Hampshire, dedicated to supporting children and families with compassion, dignity, and respect. We are now looking for passionate, experienced Child Support Workers to join our Hampshire team.

If you are caring, resilient, and motivated to support children with complex needs and challenging behaviours to live fulfilling lives, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, rewarding role where every day is different.

You will support children with complex medical needs, learning disabilities, and behaviours that may challenge, helping them access the community, build independence, develop confidence, and enjoy meaningful experiences.

Activities may include:

• Swimming
• Trips to the park or theme parks
• Going to the cinema
• Dining out
• Walks and community outings

You must be confident participating in these activities and actively promoting independence in a safe and supportive way.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support
• Support children with complex clinical needs
• Administer medication safely and accurately
• Monitor wellbeing and report concerns appropriately
• Work collaboratively with families and professionals
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation
• Support positive behaviour strategies

What We’re Looking For

Essential requirements:

• Minimum 1 year care experience
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour
• Experience in complex care, including most of the following:
• Medication administration
• Full UK driving licence
• Access to your own vehicle with business insurance
• Ability and willingness to transport children

You will also be compassionate, patient, calm under pressure, professional, reliable, and a strong communicator. Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Why Join Request Care & Nursing?

• Competitive pay from £15.00 to £18.50 per hour
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive and approachable management team
• Company pension scheme
• Casual dress
• Referral programme
• On-site parking

Most importantly, you will be doing meaningful work that genuinely improves the lives of children and their families.

Work Location: Hampshire (community-based role)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: £15.00-£18.50 per hour

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person