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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    3 days ago
    £14 hourly
    Full-time
    Slough

    About the Role We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Support Workers to join our residential childcare team in Slough. You will be working with high-risk young people aged 11–17 who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, or placement breakdowns. Our focus is on providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment that promotes positive outcomes and long-term change. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping young people build trust, develop life skills, and achieve their potential through consistency, care, and positive role modelling. Location: Slough, Berkshire Key Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to children and young people within the home. Build trusting relationships to support young people in making positive choices and managing challenging behaviours. Implement individual care and behaviour management plans. Promote independence through life skills activities such as cooking, budgeting, and education engagement. Carry out domestic duties within the home, involving the children and young people where appropriate and plan, shop and prepare meals, ensuring they have a varied and well balanced diet. Support young people in attending school, appointments, and community activities. Maintain accurate and detailed daily records, reports, and incident logs in line with Ofsted and safeguarding requirements. Work collaboratively with colleagues, social workers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each young person. Safeguard the welfare of all young people in line with policies and procedures. Participate in training, supervision, and team meetings to continually develop practice. Requirements: Previous experience working with children or young people in a residential, education, or youth work community setting (essential). Understanding of trauma-informed practice, attachment, and safeguarding principles. Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging behaviour professionally. Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills. Flexibility to work shifts (evenings and sleep-wakes), including weekends and bank holidays. Must be at least 21 years old. Desirable: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it. Enhanced DBS check required. What We Offer: Contract Type: Full-time and Part-time positions available Competitive hourly rate of £14 per hour. Comprehensive induction and ongoing training. Career development opportunities, including support to gain Level 3 Diploma or level 4 Diploma. Supportive and professional working environment. Opportunities for overtime and additional shifts. Progression within the organisation on promotion and development of given role How to Apply: If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and ready for a rewarding challenge, apply today by sending your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and availability Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Benefits: Casual dress Company pension On-site parking Work Location: In person

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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    2 months ago
    £15–£19 hourly
    Part-time
    Windlesham

    We are seeking a qualified and compassionate professional to provide one-to-one support for Jack , a 32-year-old autistic man with limited communication. Jack is calm, gentle, and eager to connect with the world around him. Your role will be to use his passion for food and weekly grocery shopping to stimulate language development and deepen his understanding of everyday life. This is a highly rewarding opportunity for a dedicated individual to make a meaningful difference in Jack ’s communication, confidence, and overall quality of life. Who We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who is not only qualified but also expressive, calm, and creative. You should be driven by seeing progress in others and capable of building trust and engagement through patience and positive reinforcement. You will be instrumental in designing and delivering a developmental plan that aligns with Jack ’s interests and needs, particularly around his weekly food shopping trips. Key Responsibilities • Use the weekly shopping as a structured activity to encourage language development and cognitive engagement., • Interact with Jack in a way that supports communication, understanding, and independence., • Create a tailored development plan focused on speech, understanding, and interaction., • Use positive praise to reinforce good behaviour and engagement., • Observe and respond to Jack ’s verbal and nonverbal communication., • Record progress and, where appropriate, use video feedback for learning and coaching., • Maintain a calm and consistent approach, always showing empathy and patience., • Inspire and motivate through your own passions and interests. Qualifications A professional qualification in one of the following or have experience • Speech and Language Therapy, • Educational Psychology, • Clinical Psychology (Teacher or Practitioner), • Other relevant qualifications and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Essential Skills and Attributes • Experience working with individuals with autism or learning differences, • Patience, empathy, and the ability to stay calm under pressure, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Creativity and the ability to think outside the box, • Excellent time management and organisational skills, • A strong sense of consistency and reliability, • Enthusiastic and energetic personality with a genuine love of helping others grow, • Good observational skills, including interpreting nonverbal cues, • A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn and adapt, • Full driving licence and own vehicle with fully comprehensive insurance

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