Therapeutic Children's Home
7 months ago
**Job Title**: Residential Care Worker (Residential Home)
**Reports to**: Seniors/Manager
**Location**: Reading
**Salary: £12.00 - £13.00 per hour (dependant on experience)**
**Hours: Rota shift, 07:30 - 21:30**
**Main Purpose of the Job**:
- To support vulnerable and challenging children and young people in a residential unit practically and emotionally.
- To assist them in working towards agreed plans for their future.
- To be responsible for the direct day-to-day care of the young people and other supportive tasks and responsibilities.
**Main Tasks**:
**Professional Childcare Practice**:
- Promote the normal development of children/young people through a healthy lifestyle and stimulating activities.
- Monitor and protect children/young people from signs of distress or abuse.
- Be sensitive to individual needs based on factors like race, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, language, and religion.
- Engage in communication with children/young people, observe their behaviour, and maintain records.
- Contribute to care planning and participate in reviews and meetings.
- Provide support and comfort to children/young people under stress and encourage appropriate behaviour and set boundaries when necessary.
- Attend to physical needs of children/young people, including cooking, washing, shopping, etc.
**Key Worker Responsibilities**:
- Take special responsibility for certain individual children/young people.
- Ensure their practical needs (dietary, healthcare, clothing, personal effects, etc.) are met.
- Address emotional needs by spending one-on-one time, discussing past and present difficulties, and promoting self-reliance.
- Maintain accurate records and represent them at meetings.
- Contribute to ongoing assessments and plans for these children/young people.
***
**Relationships with Colleagues**:
- Act as a positive and cooperative member of the staff team and participate in staff/team meetings, contribute to reports, and share/receive information.
- Work flexibly as per the unit's staffing needs and Keep colleagues informed of relevant developments.
- Collaborate with colleagues to maintain unit goals and plans, working together on shared tasks, such as visits to families and organizing leisure activities.
**Professional Development**:
- Stay updated on good practices and be willing to undergo relevant training and staff development programs.
- Participate in regular formal supervision sessions with appropriate managers.
- Undertake regular shared appraisals of one's own performance and training needs.
- Report malpractices or evidence of concerns to the appropriate authority.
-
Therapeutic Children's Home
7 months ago
Reading, United Kingdom Cornerstone Children's Homes Ltd Full timeCan you nurture and form strong relationships with children and young people by drawing on your own life skills and experience, helping them grow and flourish into rounded young adults? Cornerstone Children’s Homes are looking for a Waking Nights Care Worker for our home in Reading. **Position**: Permanent - full time Hours: 40 hours per week - 21:30pm...
-
Therapeutic Children's Home
8 months ago
Reading, United Kingdom Cornerstone Children's Homes Ltd Full time**Job Title**: Senior Residential Care Worker (Children & Young People) **Reports to**: Registered Manager **Location**: Reading **Salary**:£13.50-£15.50 per hour, + On call and Sleep ins **Hours**:Shift rota, 07:30 - 21:30 with sleeps ins where required. **Responsible for**: Other home colleagues **Main Contacts**: Children, Young people and their...
-
Children's Home Worker
4 weeks ago
Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full timeChildren's Home Worker - Permanent Position:Sanctuary Personnel Ltd, a leading recruitment agency, is seeking a dedicated Residential Care Worker for a permanent role in a Children's home. This challenging yet rewarding opportunity involves providing exceptional care and support to vulnerable children and young people.Key Job Responsibilities:Identify and...
-
Team Leader- Residential Children's Home
3 weeks ago
Reading, United Kingdom Hestia Homes for Children Full time**About us** Hestia Homes for Children is a small business in Reading. We are rewarding, supportive, fun, and our goal is to provide an outstanding level of care and support to our young people. Our work environment includes: - Growth opportunities - On-the-job training - Company perks We are seeking a resilient, dedicated and enthusiastic team leader/...
-
Children Support Worker
7 months ago
Reading, United Kingdom The Tiger Group Full time**Join Our Team as a Children Support Worker!** **Location: Reading, Berkshire** **Salary: £23,800 - £29,000** Are you a compassionate and experienced individual with a passion for providing exceptional care to children and young people? Do you have experience in therapeutic approaches and a strong understanding of residential childcare? Then we want...
-
Therapeutic Parenting Specialist
2 months ago
Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full timeWe require a Therapeutic Parenting Specialist to join our team in Earley. This challenging yet rewarding role involves implementing evidence-based practices, such as PACE, to promote positive outcomes for children and young people. Successful candidates will possess a strong understanding of child development principles and be able to tailor their approach...
-
Psychology Graduates
1 week ago
Reading, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full timeSEN Teaching Assistant (Psychology Graduates Required!) Reading - Primary and Secondary SEN School ASAP StartAn 'outstanding' co-educational Special School in Reading currently recruiting for Specialist TA's to join them. They offer schooling for children between 5 and 16 years with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and...
-
Psychology Graduates
2 months ago
Reading, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full timeSEN Teaching Assistant (Psychology Graduates Required!) Reading - Primary and Secondary SEN School ASAP Start An 'outstanding' co-educational Special School in Reading currently recruiting for Specialist TA's to join them. They offer schooling for children between 5 and 16 years with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and...
-
Psychology Graduates
2 months ago
Reading, United Kingdom CV-Library Full timeSEN Teaching Assistant (Psychology Graduates Required!) Reading - Primary and Secondary SEN School ASAP Start An 'outstanding' co-educational Special School in Reading currently recruiting for Specialist TA's to join them. They offer schooling for children between 5 and 16 years with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and...
-
Psychology Graduates
3 weeks ago
Reading, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full timeSEN Teaching Assistant (Psychology Graduates Required!) Reading - Primary and Secondary SEN School ASAP Start An 'outstanding' co-educational Special School in Reading currently recruiting for Specialist TA's to join them. They offer schooling for children between 5 and 16 years with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and...
-
Residential Children's Support Worker
3 weeks ago
Reading, United Kingdom Hestia Homes for Children Full time**About us** Hestia Homes for Children is a small business in Reading. We are engaging, rewarding, fun, and our goal is to provide outstanding care and support to our young people. Our work environment includes: - Growth opportunities - Casual work attire - On-the-job training - Company perks We are seeking resilient, dedicated and enthusiastic indivuals...
-
Childrens Support Worker
3 weeks ago
Reading, United Kingdom Swaay Full time**Salary: from £20,000 per annum/£10.26 p/h (depending on experience and qualifications) + £35 sleep in allowance (£2,100 per annum) + 3 paid training hours per week to support NVQ completion (Minimum package = £23,700 per annum)** **Shifts: 3pm-11pm, 10am-11pm, sleep in shifts** **Full time and part time positions available** - Do you love working...
-
Team Leader
2 weeks ago
Reading, United Kingdom Calcot Services for Children Full time**About The Role**: Experienced in care and want to enhance your career? Want to work towards a career where you can gain the skills and experience required for a Registered Managers position? How will you do that I hear you say?... Join Calcot Services for Children of course! CSfC are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Team Leaders to join our...
-
New Homes Sales Adviser
7 days ago
Reading, United Kingdom Randstad Construction and Property Full timeJob Description: New Homes Sales AdviserLocation: ReadingSalary: £32,350 plus £50-55k OTEBenefits: 26 days Holiday (increases to 28 after 3 years' service; and up to 31 days after 7 years' service) plus your Birthday off!Company PensionStaff Discount schemeUniform allowance1 weekend off a month (days to be worked back during the weekLife Assurance...
-
Therapeutic Support Specialist Vacancy
2 weeks ago
Reading, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled SEN Specialist to join our team at Academics Ltd. In this role, you will work with students who have complex mental health needs and provide emotional and therapeutic support to help them succeed academically and personally.The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of criminology and its application in...
-
Therapeutic Techniques Educator
4 weeks ago
Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full timeEmpowering young minds is at the heart of the work done by Academics Ltd in their Specialist School just outside of Reading. As a Therapeutic Techniques Educator, you will be instrumental in supporting pupils with diverse backgrounds, including those who face challenges related to trauma, neglect, attachment issues, and anxiety. Your daily duties will...
-
Children's Homes Manager
4 weeks ago
Reading, Reading, United Kingdom SGS Care Ltd Full timeJob TitleAdult's Registered ManagerJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Manager to lead our Children's Homes in Reading, Berkshire. As a dedicated professional, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care and education for young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs.About the...
-
Children's Home Manager
3 weeks ago
Reading, Reading, United Kingdom SGS Care Ltd Full timeResidential Youth Support Leader OpportunityWe are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Team Leader to join our Children's Home team in Reading, Berkshire. As a key member of the management team, you will provide day-to-day care for young people and ensure smooth operations of the home.About the JobThis is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact...
-
Therapeutic Support Professional
1 month ago
Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full timeAcademics Ltd invites applications from enthusiastic Criminology Graduates to join their team as a Learning Support Assistant. In this role, you will work closely with vulnerable children, providing emotional and therapeutic support to help them overcome challenges.About the PositionAs a Criminology Graduate, you will leverage your knowledge to develop...
-
Housekeeping Assistant
3 weeks ago
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Barchester Healthcare Full timeABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks...