Casual Residential Childcare Assistant - Flexible Shifts

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexible working

LGPS

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car scheme

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Casual Residential Child Care Assistant for Pinecroft, supporting children aged 8-18 with disabilities in a highly regarded shared care service. The role requires commitment to safeguarding, strong teamwork and flexibility to cover shifts, including evenings and weekends.

The post offers a competitive hourly rate (£13.70) and a range of benefits. You will be part of Team Reading, contributing to excellent outcomes for vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Motivation to work in residential childcare settings.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills and a flexible approach.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Uses initiative to problem solve.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Willingness to undertake Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Sound ICT understanding with good keyboard skills
• Ability to demonstrate resilience and manage stress
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and nights.
• Driving license and willingness to drive home vehicle

Responsibilities

• Be a positive and professional role model, building effective relationships with children.
• Assist in promoting trauma informed and nurturing home environments for children.
• Keywork children, recognising their positive abilities and supporting and empowering them to develop
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are up to date and reflect the needs of each child.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, assess and report areas of concern
• Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and partner agencies.
• You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Skills

Childcare experience

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Casual Residential Child Care Assistant for Pinecroft, supporting children aged 8-18 with disabilities in a highly regarded shared care service. The role requires commitment to safeguarding, strong teamwork and flexibility to cover shifts, including evenings and weekends.

The post offers a competitive hourly rate (£13.70) and a range of benefits. You will be part of Team Reading, contributing to excellent outcomes for vulnerable children.