Family worker jobs in WokinghamCreate job alerts

Optalis is the adult social care delivery partner on behalf of Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council. Optalis is owned and funded by the 2 Councils. Optalis is not a private provider or an employment agency. Support Worker, 37 hours Weekly Full Time, Wokingham, £23,807.45 (Various locations) Independent Living Services Part Time Weekly Hours also available £12.34 Per Hour For both roles you will be a car owner/driver or have a UK licence to be able to drive allocated vehicles Supporting individuals to live independently within their own homes and communities promoting inclusion, independence and quality of life. Support changes with requirements, wishes and goals. This can include: · Support from trained Optalis staff, including sleepover shifts and overnight assistance · Personal Care, including bathing and washing · Household tasks, planning and preparing meals · Developing and maintaining skills · Managing health needs · Money management · Building links with friends, family and the community · Social and leisure activities · Making healthy lifestyle choices Requirements for this role include · Sleep-ins 2-3 per week · Work every other weekend including Sundays · Driver (Preferred but not essential) Core Responsibilities Promote Independence: Encourage customers to make their own choices and maintain control over their daily lives while providing appropriate support. Personalised Support: Deliver care and assistance tailored to individual needs, preferences, and support plans. Daily Living Assistance: Help with tasks such as meal preparation, shopping, budgeting, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Medication Support: Administer or prompt medication in line with care plans and legal guidelines. Community Engagement: Support customers to access local services, social activities, and employment or education opportunities. Safeguarding: Recognise and report any concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation promptly and in line with safeguarding policies. Health & Wellbeing Monitoring: Observe changes in physical or mental health and escalate concerns to relevant professionals. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of support provided, incidents, and progress toward goals. It would be beneficial to have knowledge of the following : Understanding of person-centred care principles. Awareness of health and safety regulations, including infection control. Knowledge of mental health, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities. Training in first aid, medication administration, and safeguarding adults.

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - Wokingham Aspiring Therapist role Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP Start Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex Needs Primary Phase Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues? Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists? An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Wokingham in Berkshire are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally the Graduate will have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Wokingham in Berkshire and the role is full-time starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 4 to 11 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. Graduates in a similar field will also be considered (e.g. Psychology, Criminology etc). This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher. The SEMH School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable! • SEN Teaching Assistant, • Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist, • Social and Emotional Mental Health Support, • ASAP Start, • Wokingham, Berkshire, • £85-£100 per day, • Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3pm If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert. Mental Health Assistant - Wokingham, Berkshire - ASAP Start

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit Wellbeing at Activate Learning - Activate Learning. Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning. What do you need to be a successful Family Outreac

If you've never considered a career as a Children’s Support Worker, now is the time to make a difference and help children grow, have adventures, an ordinary family life and thrive. Your primary focus will be to provide emotional support, thoughtful care and to promote the overall well‑being of

Somerset Council are looking for a Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team. You will work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to support them to identify strengths, tackle problems and change interactions and behaviours. You will be supporting our Sa

Job Title: Support Worker - Children & Young PeopleLocation: BuckinghamshireJob Type: Temporary / Ongoing OpportunitiesPay Rate: From £15. We are currently recruiting experienced Support Workers to work with children and young people across Buckinghamshire in both regulated and unregulated sett

About the Role As a Cafcass Social Worker, you will: Undertake work in Public and/or Private Law proceedings Safeguard and promote the welfare of children involved in family court cases Prepare high-quality reports for court and provide clear, child-focused recommendations Work directly with ch

Are you a Family Support Worker ready to change a life at home?. As a Family Support Worker, you've already stepped in during some of the most critical moments in a child's life. Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Family Support Workers).

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Thames Valley Care Team. Family Support Worker – Thames Valley. Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Thames Valley Care Team and working in partnership with health, educa

This post is particularly suitable for: Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) seeking high-quality frontline experience Social Workers with under 3 years’ post-qualified permanent experience, including those who may not meet current DfE guidelines for locum children’s social work roles

Job Title: Family Support Worker Location: Reading Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Opportunities Pay Rate: From £15. Job Title: Support Worker - Children & Young People Location: Buckinghamshire Job Type: Temporary / Ongoing Opportunities Pay Rate: From £15. Job Overview We are curr

We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small and committed team in Bradford as a Family Support Worker.

Support Worker – Supported Living & Complex Care.

JOB-20240909-93381b12Family Worker Kinship Care TeamSector: Residential / Family SupportSpecialism: Family WorkerLocation: Surrey, UKSalary: £26,500 per a

Job Title: Family Support Worker HOTH. As a Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering practical and emotional support to families, helping them build resilience and reduce risks in the community. If you wish to learn more about our ambitions for the Harm Outside the Home (HOTH)

A local council in York is seeking an experienced Child and Family Support Worker for a 9-month fixed term role. The ideal candidate will supervise family time for children in care during court proceedings, ensuring safe and meaningful interactions. The role requires resilience and the ability to ad

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Supervised Contact Service as a permanent Family Time Worker, working Monday to Friday across Cambridgeshire. Facilitate and supervise regular Family Time sessions between children and their parents or wider family members. Because many sessions run into t

Specialist Short Breaks and Family Support Worker – Full-time (36 hours). This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join a specialist short break and family support service delivering excellent and innovative services to disabled children and their families in Enfield. You will be part of this

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Child and Family Support Worker.

Senior Family Assessment Workers with implementing the ‘family plan’ and supporting with the day to day running of the centre. Senior Family Assessment Worker/ Registered Manager. Family Assessment Worker Description/ specification.

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Family Support Worker to provide high-quality support for children with obesity. This role involves collaborating with various community services and training a team of support workers.

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Delivery Centre Support Worker for their Early Help Service. This role involves supporting the operation of Family Hubs, providing a welcoming reception service, and ensuring the safety and organization of centre activities.

A children's services provider in the UK is seeking Residential Childcare Support Workers to provide nurturing support to young people aged 8-18.

We are looking for an experienced Child and Family Support Worker to join the Family Suppot team at hamilton House, Holgate Children;s Centre. Be able to work closely with the team, within our family centre and shared office environment, support cover of family time for colleagues and pick up new fa

A charitable organization supporting families with terminally ill children is seeking a Family Support Worker to deliver comprehensive emotional and practical support.

Social Worker needed for Family Support Team in Thurrock, paying £32 ph!. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join Family Support Team 3 within Thurrock’s frontline services. This role sits across the Child and Family Assessment Service and Family Support Team.

The post holder will also train and supervise a team of family support workers, youth workers and health visitors across both Barts Health and Kings College Hospital. The newly recruited team will involve consultants, dietetics, psychology, youth workers and a family support worker. Training and sup

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Supervised Contact Service as a permanent Family Time Worker, working Monday to Friday across Cambridgeshire. As a Family Time Worker, you will:. Because many sessions run into the late afternoon, Family Time Workers must be able to work flexibly, with the

A local government body in the East Midlands is seeking a committed individual to support children and families in a hybrid role.The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, experience with children and families, and strong communication skills.Responsibilities include

Family Help Workers are responsible for the completion of Child & Family Assessments to identify needs and working together with children and families to address those needs. Do you have the skills and experience to help children, young people and families change their lives for the better? Do you w

Family Support Worker - South West Care Team (Gloucestershire and Swindon). Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the. Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year.

A local council is seeking a Family Support Worker for a maternity cover role in Coalville.

Within Hillingdon’s Best Start Family Hubs and Children’s Centres, our vision is to empower families to give their children the best start in life. Aligned with the Best Start Family Hubs & Children’s Centres approach, our priorities include strengthening multi‑agency support, promoting earl

A local county council is seeking a compassionate and resilient Family Time Worker in Cambridgeshire. Key responsibilities include supervising Family Time sessions, providing emotional support, and collaborating with social workers. This role facilitates safe family interactions for children unable

A leading mental health charity is seeking a Children, Young People and Family Worker in the North East of England.

A local government council in England seeks a Delivery Centre Support Worker to assist children, young people, and families in the Chorley District.

A leading UK agency is seeking a Family Support Worker for their Disabled Children's Team in Chessington.

A family support organization in Worcestershire is seeking a Family Support Worker to provide targeted support to children and families facing challenges.