Sessional Worker

As a Sessional Worker, you will support children, young people, and families across a range of settings. Working as part of a wider service, you will help individuals access opportunities, build resilience, and achieve positive outcomes.

This is a flexible role offering varied and meaningful work with individuals who may have complex needs.

You may be involved in a variety of activities, including:

• Providing practical and emotional support to children and young people
• Supporting and supervising young people involved in community-based programmes
• Acting as an Appropriate Adult for young people in police settings (training provided where required)
• Helping young people engage with education, training, employment and key services (e.g. housing, benefits, appointments)
• Encouraging participation in positive activities such as leisure, cultural and sporting opportunities
• Supporting early intervention and prevention initiatives
• Working with young people transitioning from care into independence
• Supporting parents and carers to develop confidence and effective parenting approaches
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in line with organisational requirements

You will:

• Work in a respectful, inclusive, and non-judgemental way with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Follow safeguarding practices to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Follow all relevant policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Participate in training, supervision, and team meetings

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good communication skills and basic literacy and numeracy
• Is interested in supporting children, young people, and families
• Can build positive relationships and maintain appropriate boundaries
• Demonstrates a flexible, calm, and non-judgemental approach
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Is reliable and able to take initiative
• Is open to working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Can engage individuals using creative and adaptable approaches
• Is comfortable managing challenging situations with empathy and professionalism
• Has an understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion

• Location: Various locations across the local area
• Travel: Ability to travel locally is required
• Hours: Flexible / sessional (including evenings and weekends)
• Pay: Hourly rate (details available on application)

This role involves working directly with children and young people and is therefore subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The role may involve:

• Working independently at times
• Managing emotionally demanding situations
• Responding to challenging behaviour

Appropriate training and support will be provided.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.