Bluebird Care
Children's Support Worker
Children's Support Worker at Bluebird Care, based in Reading, South East, paying £13.50 per hour. This is a part-time role.
- Pay
- £13.50 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Part-time · On site
- Location
- Reading, South East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Support Worker
- Visa sponsorship
16% below the typical rate for support worker
Reference 3026
About the role
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Apply for this job Manage my job alerts Children's Support WorkerJob Reference bluebirdcare/TP/57542/3023
Apply for this job Number of Positions: 3 Contract Type: Full Time / Part Time Salary: £13.50 per hour Working Hours: Full Time / Part Time / Flexible Hours Location: Reading Closing Date: 14/01/2027 Job Category: Care DeliveryJob Introduction
Bluebird Care£13.50 per hour Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Hours AvailableMake a Real Difference to Children's LivesAre you passionate about helping children reach their full potential?We're looking for caring, confident and dedicated Children's Support Workers to provide support to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in their homes, schools and local communities. Every day is different, and you'll play a vital role in helping children develop independence, build confidence and enjoy meaningful experiences in a safe and supportive environment. What You'll Be Doing- Supporting children with SEN in their family homes and building positive relationships with both the child and their family.
- Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or a relevant SEN qualification.
- Providing one-to-one support in schools and early years settings alongside teachers and educational professionals.
- Accompanying children to activities, appointments and community outings.
- Using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches to encourage positive outcomes and manage behaviours safely.
- Communicating with children using Makaton and other communication methods appropriate to their needs.
- Following individual care plans, safeguarding procedures and school reporting requirements.
- Maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns promptly.
- Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
- Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support techniques.
- Makaton awareness.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
- A calm, patient and child-centred approach.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Experience supporting children with autism, ADHD or learning disabilities.
- Paediatric First Aid qualification.
- Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Training.
- Positive Behaviour Support training.
- Safeguarding training.
- Paediatric First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Moving and Handling training.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities and support towards further qualifications.
- Regular supervision and support from our friendly office team.
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Paid training.
- Mileage allowance.
- Flexible working patterns.
- Pension scheme.
- Paid annual leave.
- Ongoing support and career development opportunities.
Reference: 3026 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 5 Dec 2026 · Listed via Bluebird Care
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