Residential Childcare Worker

First For Support; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Recruitment consultant support

Job summary

First for Support LTD. is seeking a compassionate and reliable Children's and Young People's Support Worker to provide temporary staffing to children's homes in and around Reading, Berkshire.

The role offers flexible shifts, including days, nights and weekends, with weekly pay under a temporary agency contract. You will help create a safe and nurturing environment, support daily routines, activities, and education, and promote children's emotional wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar children's care role.
• Reliable, professional, able to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people.
• Build positive and trusting relationships.
• Support daily routines, activities and independence.
• Promote emotional wellbeing.
• Follow care plans and safeguarding procedures.
• Complete accurate daily records and reports.
• Work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals.

Job description

Support Worker - Children's Home

Location: Berkshire - Reading

Hourly rate: National Living Wage, with rates of up to £13.15 per hour (depending on experiment)

Job Type: Temporary, Agency Work

Shift Pattern: Flexible shifts available, including days, nights, sleep-ins, weekends and long days.

About the Role:

At First for Support, we're looking for compassionate and reliable Children's and Young People's Support Workers to join our growing team, providing temporary staffing to children's homes in and around Reading.

As a Support Worker, you'll play an important role in supporting children and young people in residential care settings. You will help provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment, build positive relationships and support young people with their daily routines, activities, education and emotional wellbeing. No two days are the same, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying the flexibility that temporary work offers.

Your Responsibilities:

As a Children's Support Worker, your responsibilities may include:

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people.
• Build positive and trusting relationships.
• Support daily routines, activities and independence.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Complete accurate daily records and reports.
• Work effectively as part of a team and alongside other professionals.

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for candidates who:

• Have previous experience in a similar role as a Children's Support Worker.
• Are reliable, professional and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy building meaningful relationships.
• Are Caring patient and resilient.
• Are able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

In return, we offer weekly pay, flexible temporary shifts, ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant and the opportunity to work with a variety of trusted care providers across Hampshire, gaining valuable experience across different care settings.

Please note: First for Support is unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we do not provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship