Ad Hoc Support Worker
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
South East London, London, Greater London, EC1A, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-15
South East London, London, Greater London, EC1A, England, UK
Listing for:
SCR Recruitment Services
Contract, Per diem, Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Mental Health, Community Health, Crisis Counselor, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Various roles across Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Chelmsford & Basildon Service Type:
Semi-Independent / EBD
Contract:
Ad Hoc / Temporary (Shift Cover Only) About the Role We are recruiting experienced Ad Hoc Support Workers to support 1618- year olds within semi-independent services across Essex. This is ad hoc work only, covering sickness, annual leaveand emergency/crisis situations. Shifts are offered by the on-call manager, so flexibility is essential. The young people supported present with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and often have complex needs, including:
Mental health challenges Self-harm behaviours Substance misuse Learning disabilities History of offending Asylum-seeking backgrounds While the majority of placements are planned, the service also supports emergency referrals, so confidence working in high-pressure situations is important. Shift Patterns 8:00am 10:30pm sleep-in 8:00am 3:30pm 3:00pm 10:30pm Key Requirements Experience working with 1618-year-olds in semi-independent, residentialor EBD services Confidence supporting young people with complex emotional and mental health needs Ability to work independently Calm, resilient and professional approach during crisis situations Flexibility to accept last-minute and emergency shifts Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
What We Offer Flexible ad hoc work to fit around other commitments Variety of services and settings Support from an on-call management team Opportunity to gain experience with complex and diverse young people If you are an experienced support worker looking for flexible, ad hoc work and are confident supporting young people with complex needs, wed love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for more information.
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