Support Worker - Children's Residential Care

About Us

Amegreen Children’s Services is an established and respected provider of residential children’s homes having been established in 2013. Our independent children’s homes are rated as Outstanding by Ofsted and provide therapeutic care to children between the ages of 5 and 18 who are unable to live with their families.

Amegreen Children’s Services work incredibly hard to ensure that our young people have the care they need. We are proud of our values and how our teams strive to live by these everyday.

We are located in West Berkshire within easy access of Reading, Newbury, Basingstoke, Swindon and Andover.

We place a lot of importance on looking after our staff as without them we would not be Amegreen Children’s Services. Whatever your position, you are part of a team which is appreciated, valued and respected. Our values stem from an unwavering commitment to make a difference to our children’s lives.

To recognise this we offer the following:

• A rewarding career in Children Services
• Competitive salaries
• Contributory pension scheme
• Loyalty and Recognition Scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme
• Ongoing support in obtaining the qualifications for your position
• Employee Rewards and Benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme

Who are we looking for?

Amegreen are looking for people who want to make a difference to the lives of children who reside in our homes to join our ever-growing team and continue the outstanding care we aspire to. It’s an exciting time to join us with progressive plans for development in 2023.

Ideally, we are looking for experienced care workers to work in our primary home with children aged between 5 years and 12 years. However, if this sounds like the job for you but you have not worked within residential care before, don't worry. We will support and train you to gain the experience needed to become a qualified care worker in children’s residential care.

We are looking for someone who is confident, adaptable, resilient, self-aware and hard working Someone who enjoys being with children and can provide an enriched and thriving environment. You will be able to provide a safe, secure and containing space where children can feel comfortable to express themselves at difficult times.

Experience of working with children is desirable however, if this is new to you, training and development opportunities are available to support your professional development

Diploma Level 3 qualification would be an advantage although a fantastic training package is available alongside opportunities for professional growth and supervision.

The role is working a 40-hour working week, including weekends and Bank Holidays to include an average of 2 sleep in shifts each week.

The shift patterns are:

7.00am - 3.00pm

2.00pm - 10.00pm

7.00am - 10.00pm

We are actively building diverse teams and encourage applications from everybody. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential.

Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £24,880.00 per annum

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

* Terms and Conditions apply to benefits*

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (preferred)
• Residential care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £24,880.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Berkshire, Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you require a Tier 2 Sponsorship?

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• residential care: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (required)
• Night shift (required)
• Overnight shift (required)

Work Location: One location