Children's Residential Support Worker (Short Breaks)

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our dedicated Short Breaks Residential Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will provide a high standard of care to children or young people living at a home or having a short break. Ensuring that each child has an opportunity, whilst being supported to develop and grow to their full potential.

Bridges is an OFSTED registered residential short breaks service. We are committed to providing high-quality care and support to children and young people with diverse needs. Our passionate team is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ And much more

Key responsibilities:

• You will provide a high standard of care to children and young people.
• You will have a commitment to inclusive practice
• You will be responsible for and adhere to all aspects of safeguarding practices in the home.
• You will support the Home Manage to ensure that the service meets it's statutory responsibilities and is compliant to the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
• You will carry out daily tasks including personal care and administration of medication, housekeeping and cleaning.
• You will complete good quality child focused records which are completed in a timely manner and are of a high standard.

Candidate requirements:

• You will need to hold a Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare (England) or be willing to complete this within the first two years of employment. If you hold a Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare (England) you will have the opportunity to progress to a Senior post at the end of your Probation Period and after successful completion of the Competence needed.
• Experience in working with children, preferably in a residential setting.
• Ability to work with young people and their families where there are complex needs or dynamics
• Commitment to delivering non-oppressive practice
• Ability to work the required shift patterns, to include evening and weekend working.

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion, contact Michelle Humphries, Registered Manager on Telephone 0118 969 5977 or email michelle.humphries@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 8^th June 2025 at 23:00

Interview Date:  Week commencing Monday 16^th June 2025.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.