Residential Childcare Worker

First For Support; Reading; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Job summary

First for Support is seeking compassionate Children's and Young People’s Support Workers to provide temporary staffing to children's homes around Newbury. You’ll help create a safe, nurturing environment, support daily routines, activities and education, and promote emotional wellbeing for children and young people in residential care.

The role offers flexible shifts with days, nights, sleep-ins, weekends and long days.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as a Children’s Support Worker is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Reliability and professionalism for flexible, temporary shifts are important.
• Ability to stay calm in challenging situations and safeguard children.
• Demonstrated care, patience and resilience in daily work.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people in residential settings.
• Build positive relationships and 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 with other professionals.

Skills

Experience in role

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Reliable

Caring and patient

Job description

Support Worker - Children's Home

Location: Newbury

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

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 Newbury.

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

• 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/Dorset/Berkshire, gaining valuable experience across different care settings.

If you're passionate about supporting children and young people and making a positive difference in their lives, we'd love to hear from you.

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.