Job Description
Job Description:nJob title: Children & Young Adults Support Worker (Drivers Only with own vehicle)nLocation: Oxford, Thame, Kidlington, BicesternJob Type: Full-time / Part-time / Seasonal Staff and Flexible hours contract.nWe are unable to offer visa sponsorships for this role. You must already have the legal right to work in the UK to apply.nWho We ArenAt Crossroads Care Oxfordshire, children and young adults are at the heart of everything we do. We support families by providing compassionate, reliable care that enables children with additional and complex needs to live full, happy and meaningful lives — both at home and in their community.nWe are looking for caring, empathetic individuals who can become a trusted and valued part of a child’s or young adults world and a supportive presence for their family.nHelp Children with Care Needs Live Rich and Fulfilling LivesnWould you like a role where your kindness truly changes lives?nAbout the RolenAs a Children & Young Adults Support Worker, you will provide personalised support in the family home and accompany children & young adults safely into the community.nEvery day is different.
You might be:n * Supporting a child or young person at the park or on a community outingn * Assisting with swimming, soft play, or other fun activitiesn * Providing support at school to help with learning and engagementn * Helping with daily routines, personal care, and mealtimesn * Supporting mobility and independencen * Preparing meals or helping with light household tasks to ease pressure on familiesnSome of the children and young adults we support have specialist or complex needs. This may include delivering care such as PEG feeding, administering medication, or using mobility or medical equipment. You will receive full, paid training to carry out any specialist tasks safely and confidently.nYou will follow individual care plans and risk assessments, work closely with families and professionals, and always prioritise safeguarding and wellbeing.nWe are looking for people who:nExperience in care is welcomed — particularly supporting children or young adults with complex needs — but it is not essential.nWhat matters most to us is who you are.n * Are kind, patient and naturally empatheticn * Genuinely enjoy working with children and young adultsn * Communicate clearly and work well as part of a teamn * Are reliable and emotionally awaren * Want to make a meaningful differencen * Are willing to learn and develop new skillsnWe place great value on the caring and sensitive qualities that cannot be taught.
Skills can be trained — compassion cannot.nWhat We Offern * Fully paid training, including specialist care skillsn * Ongoing supervision and supportn * Opportunities for professional developmentn * A rewarding role where no two days are the samen * The chance to make a lasting difference to children and their familiesnA Truly Rewarding RolenThis is more than a job. It’s about helping children and young adults feel safe, valued and empowered. It’s about enabling families to breathe a little easier.
It’s about being part of moments that matter — big and small.nIf you are compassionate, motivated, and want to build a career that makes a real impact, we would love to hear from you.nApply today and help children and young adults’ live life to the full
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