Children's Support Worker

Bluebird Care Durham North; Reading (VT); In loco; USD 25.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

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Pension

Annual leave

Mileage allowance

Flexible hours

Paid training

Descrizione del lavoro

Bluebird Care is seeking caring Children's Support Workers to help children with Special Educational Needs in homes, schools and communities across Reading, Maidenhead and Windsor. The role offers flexible hours with full-time, part-time and flexible schedules, and a starting rate of £13.50 per hour.

You will build strong relationships with families, provide dedicated one-to-one support, and help children develop independence in a safe, supportive environment while following care plans and

Competenze

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) techniques.
• Makaton awareness and effective communication with children.

Mansioni

• Support children with SEN in family homes, building positive relationships with the child and family.
• Provide one-to-one support in schools and early years settings with teachers and professionals.
• Accompany children to activities, appointments and community outings.
• Use PBS approaches to encourage positive outcomes and manage behaviours safely.
• Communicate with children using Makaton and other suitable methods.
• Follow individual care plans, safeguarding procedures and school reporting requirements.
• Maintain records and report concerns promptly.

Conoscenze

SEN experience

PBS knowledge

Makaton awareness

Driving license

Child-centred approach

Descrizione del lavoro

• Salary details: £13.50 - £20.25 per hour
• Location: Reading, Maidenhead & Windsor
• Contract type: Care Delivery

Bluebird Care

£13.50 per hour

Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Hours Available

Make a Real Difference to Children's Lives

We're looking for caring, confident and dedicated Children's Support Workers to provide support to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in their homes, schools and local communities. Every day is different, and you'll play a vital role in helping children develop independence, build confidence and enjoy meaningful experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting children with SEN in their family homes and building positive relationships with both the child and their family.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or a relevant SEN qualification.
• Providing one-to-one support in schools and early years settings alongside teachers and educational professionals.
• Accompanying children to activities, appointments and community outings.
• Using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches to encourage positive outcomes and manage behaviours safely.
• Communicating with children using Makaton and other communication methods appropriate to their needs.
• Following individual care plans, safeguarding procedures and school reporting requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns promptly.

Essential

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support techniques.
• Makaton awareness.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• A calm, patient and child-centred approach.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Desirable

• Experience supporting children with autism, ADHD or learning disabilities.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification.

Training & Development

We invest in our teams and provide comprehensive training and ongoing support, including:

• Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Training.
• Positive Behaviour Support training.
• Safeguarding training.
• Paediatric First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Moving and Handling training.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and support towards further qualifications.
• Regular supervision and support from our friendly office team.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Paid training.
• Mileage allowance.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Pension scheme.
• Paid annual leave.
• Ongoing support and career development opportunities.

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and want to be part of a supportive and rewarding team, we'd love to hear from you.