Casual support worker Work, Jobs in Caversham, Brk (with Salaries)

Support Worker
Optimal Supported Living —Reading
- £12.71 - £14.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
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6d
Casual Support Worker
Homeless Oxfordshire —Oxford
- £14.06 an hour
- Weekend availability
- In-person
- Store discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Residential Support Worker - Young people
MB Supported Housing Ltd —Oxford
- From £30,550 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
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Female Casual Support Worker
Advance Housing and Support Ltd —Windsor
- £13.33 - £14.94 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Medication administration
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Residential Worker Nights (20 hours)
Hillingdon Council —Uxbridge
- £16,353.33 - £16,586.67 a year
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
3d
Programme Delivery Worker - Community & Voluntary Team
Hillingdon Council —Uxbridge
- £7,822.50 - £8,163.75 a year
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
2d
Support Worker
Ability Housing Association —Woking
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Medication administration
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Residential Childcare Support Worker (Casual)
Apple Orchard —Guildford
- £13.05 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Communication skills
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Social Worker - Community Dols Team
Hillingdon Council —Uxbridge
- £42,771 - £46,968 a year
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Senior Residential Worker
Hillingdon Council —Uxbridge
- Medication administration
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Support Worker

Optimal Supported Living
Reading

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Job details

Temporary | Part-time | Full-time | Zero hours contract
£12.71 - £14.50 an hour
6 days ago

Benefits

Casual dress
Company events
Employee discount
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Care record keeping
Behaviour management
Driving Licence
Caring for vulnerable young people
Computer literacy
Microsoft Office Suite
Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Organisational skills
Safeguarding procedures
NVQ
Experience of working with children and young people
Challenging behaviour support
Child safeguarding
Communication skills

Full job description

Pay: £12.71-£14.50 per hour

Job Description:

We currently have 2 opportunities to fill full time, part time, casual and bank positions.

Applications will be reviewed weekly.

About Optimal Supported Living

Optimal Supported Living supports looked-after children and care leavers aged 16+ through high-quality semi-independent accommodation. We are committed to providing a safe, caring and empowering environment where young people can develop independence, build resilience and achieve positive futures.

Job Purpose

We are looking for support workers to provide high-quality, trauma-informed support to young people aged 16–18, helping them to develop independence, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes across all areas of their lives. You will contribute to their emotional, social, educational and practical development, ensuring they are safe, supported and empowered to achieve their potential.

Core Outcome Areas (Every Child Matters)

Be Healthy

Promote young people’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
Support access to GP, dentist, optician, CAMHS and wellbeing services.
Encourage healthy routines, nutrition, sleep, and positive lifestyle choices.

Stay Safe

Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain a safe, stable environment.
Build trusting relationships that help young people disclose concerns.
Carry out and update risk assessments and follow missing-from-care protocols.

Enjoy and Achieve

Support access to education, training and personal development activities.
Help young people explore interests, hobbies and cultural/community experiences.

Make a Positive Contribution

Empower young people to express their views and participate in decisions.
Encourage positive behaviour, respectful communication, and community engagement.

Achieve Economic Wellbeing

Teach and model independent living skills, budgeting and household routines.
Support young people to apply for benefits, employment, or further learning.
Assist with move-on planning and developing future aspirations.

Key Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed, person-centred support that promotes independence and emotional resilience.
Build trusting, positive, professional relationships with young people and encourage safe, positive risk-taking.
Support with daily living skills, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping and organising appointments.
Assist young people in accessing education, training, apprenticeships and employment.
Help young people apply for housing pathways and welfare benefits they are entitled to.
Promote positive mental health, helping young people understand and manage adverse experiences and emotional challenges.
Work effectively with social workers, local authorities, schools, health services, and other professionals.
Follow all safeguarding, behaviour management, missing-from-care and incident reporting procedures.
Maintain accurate, clear and timely records, including support plans, risk assessments, daily logs and reports.
Contribute to a safe, well-maintained and supportive living environment.

Person Specification

We are looking for individuals who are:

Altruistic and passionate about supporting vulnerable young people.
Emotionally resilient, patient, and compassionate.
Able to remain calm and solution-focused during challenging situations.

Essential Skills & Experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to engage and motivate young people with a range of needs and backgrounds.
Strong teamwork, reliability, and flexibility.
Ability to manage challenging behaviour in a professional and empathetic manner.
Good organisational skills and accurate record-keeping abilities.
Basic IT proficiency (e.g., Office 365, email, recording systems).
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People or equivalent).
Previous experience supporting young people in social care, education, youth work or supported accommodation.
We invest in our staff by providing continuous guidance, mentoring, and access to relevant training courses, ensuring everyone feels supported and confident in their role.

Additional Requirements

Willingness to work a flexible rota, including weekends and bank holidays.
Full UK driving licence (desirable but not essential).
Enhanced DBS check (required).

Other Info

Contract Type: We offer Permanent Full-time and Part-time roles, as well as flexible Casual/Bank and Zero-Hours Contracts

Expected Hours: Typical shift: 7:30am to 3pm / 3pm to 10:30pm / 7:30am to 10:30pm

Sleep in shift: 10:30 pm to 07:30am paying £40

Lone working will be required.

Support Workers are expected to complete a sleep-in following their late shift. However, we can offer flexible arrangements for staff who are unable to do sleep-ins.

(Shifts will require you to take 30-minute break as a legal obligation. This may not always be able to be taken off site).

Please note that on-site parking is limited to residential permit holders only. Staff will therefore need to commute using alternative transport methods, such as public transport or cycling.

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Pay: £12.71-£14.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress

Work Location: In person

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