Children & Young Adults Support Worker

Job Description:
Job title: Children & Young Adults Support Worker
Location: Oxford, Thame, Kidlington, Bicester
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Seasonal Staff and Flexible hours contract.
We are unable to offer visa sponsorships for this role. You must already have the legal right to work in the UK to apply.
Who We Are
At 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.
We 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.
Help Children with Care Needs Live Rich and Fulfilling Lives
Would you like a role where your kindness truly changes lives?
About the Role
As a Children & Young Adults Support Worker, you will provide personalised support in the family home and accompany children & young adults safely into the community.
Every day is different. You might be:
* Supporting a child or young person at the park or on a community outing
* Assisting with swimming, soft play, or other fun activities
* Providing support at school to help with learning and engagement
* Helping with daily routines, personal care, and mealtimes
* Supporting mobility and independence
* Preparing meals or helping with light household tasks to ease pressure on families
Some 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.
You will follow individual care plans and risk assessments, work closely with families and professionals, and always prioritise safeguarding and wellbeing.
We are looking for people who:
Experience in care is welcomed — particularly supporting children or young adults with complex needs — but it is not essential.
What matters most to us is who you are.
* Are kind, patient and naturally empathetic
* Genuinely enjoy working with children and young adults
* Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team
* Are reliable and emotionally aware
* Want to make a meaningful difference
* Are willing to learn and develop new skills
We place great value on the caring and sensitive qualities that cannot be taught. Skills can be trained — compassion cannot.
What We Offer
* Fully paid training, including specialist care skills
* Ongoing supervision and support
* Opportunities for professional development
* A rewarding role where no two days are the same
* The chance to make a lasting difference to children and their families
A Truly Rewarding Role
This 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.
If you are compassionate, motivated, and want to build a career that makes a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help children and young adults’ live life to the full.
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