Support Worker – Children’s Care Home

Radiantcarehomes; Reading; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Friendly team

Training & qualifications

Career progression

Flexible shifts

Sleep-in enhancements

Descripción de la vacante

Radiantcarehomes in Reading is seeking compassionate Support Workers to help children aged 8–17 with emotional, behavioural, or complex needs. You will support daily routines, education, activities and emotional wellbeing in a caring team.

No prior experience required; full training provided and progression opportunities. Shifts include weekends and sleep-ins; Enhanced DBS is required; you will join a friendly, values-driven environment with ongoing qualifications.

Formación

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to complete.
• Previous experience in childcare or youth support is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsabilidades

• Support children with daily routines, activities, education, and emotional wellbeing.
• Promote independence and positive relationships.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using training and guidance.
• Keep accurate records and report concerns appropriately.
• Work as part of a team, supporting each other and the children.

Conocimientos

Compassionate care

Reliability

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Educación

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Experience in childcare or youth support

Willingness to complete training

Descripción del empleo

We’re recruiting Support Workers to join our dedicated team providing care and support to children aged 8–17 with emotional, behavioural, or complex needs. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to make a lasting difference.

Whether you're experienced or new to care, if you're kind, reliable and passionate about helping young people, we’d love to hear from you.

• Support children with daily routines, activities, education, and emotional wellbeing.
• Promote independence and positive relationships.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using training and guidance.
• Keep accurate records and report concerns appropriately.
• Work as part of a team, supporting each other and the children.

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete).
• Previous experience in childcare or youth support is desirable.
• Reliable, resilient, and able to work shifts including weekends/sleep-ins.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

• Join a friendly, supportive team making a real difference every day
• Full training provided and paid qualifications
• Real career progression opportunities – many of our managers started as support workers
• Flexible shifts and sleep-in enhancements
• A positive, values-driven environment where you’ll feel appreciated.