Support Worker – Children in Crisis

senploy; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care provider is seeking compassionate Support Workers to assist children in crisis across Reading and Slough. The role involves providing person-centred care to vulnerable young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities and behavioral challenges. Candidates should have relevant experience in a Children and Young People setting and necessary certifications. Enjoy flexible working options and strong support from management.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent weekly pay rates

Support from an experienced Care Management Team

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• 6+ months experience in a Children and Young People (CYP) setting.
• In-date PMVA or Team Teach certificate, or willingness to train.
• Enhanced Child DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support Children and Young People with complex needs.
• Provide a nurturing and stable environment.
• Encourage independence and positive coping mechanisms.
• Complete daily logs and reports accurately.
• Liaise with internal and external teams.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviour

Compassion

Communication skills

Understanding of learning disabilities

Job description

Support Worker - Children in Crisis

Location: Reading & Slough, Berkshire

Make a Meaningful Impact – Support Children with Complex Needs

Velox Social Care is looking for experienced and compassionate Support Workers to join our team across Reading and Slough. You will be supporting Children and Young People (CYP) in crisis situations, many of whom present with challenging behaviour and learning disabilities.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide person‑centred, trauma‑informed care to vulnerable young people who need consistency, structure, and emotional support to thrive.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Work with CYP who have complex needs, including learning disabilities and behavioural challenges
• Provide a nurturing, stable, and structured environment
• Support emotional, social, and educational development
• Encourage independence, life skills, and positive coping mechanisms
• Accurately complete daily logs and reports
• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to ensure high standards of care

We offer flexible shift patterns including days, nights, and ongoing block bookings, with both short and long shifts available.

Essential Criteria

To be considered, you must have:

• Right to Work in the UK (We are unable to offer sponsorship)
• 6+ months UK experience working in a CYP setting, with specific experience in challenging behaviour and learning disabilities
• 3 references (2 professional, 1 character)
• In‑date PMVA or Team Teach certificate (or willingness to complete training)
• An Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willing to obtain one)

Why Join Velox Social Care?

• Flexible working options
• Excellent weekly pay rates
• Exceptional support from an experienced Care Management Team
• Your own dedicated consultant to guide you through the process from compliance to shift bookings

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and meet the criteria above, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help make a real difference in the lives of young people in Berkshire.

Please Note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be shortlisted.