Support Worker – Children in Crisis
Location: Reading & Slough, Berkshire
Make a Meaningful Impact – Support Children with Complex Needs
Velox Social Care is looking for experienced and compassionate Support Workers to join our team across Reading and Slough. You will be supporting Children and Young People (CYP) in crisis situations, many of whom present with challenging behaviour and learning disabilities.
This is a rewarding opportunity to provide person-centred, trauma-informed care to vulnerable young people who need consistency, structure, and emotional support to thrive.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will:
* Work with CYP who have complex needs, including learning disabilities and behavioural challenges
* Provide a nurturing, stable, and structured environment
* Support emotional, social, and educational development
* Encourage independence, life skills, and positive coping mechanisms
* Accurately complete daily logs and reports
* Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to ensure high standards of care
We offer flexible shift patterns including days, nights, and ongoing block bookings, with both short and long shifts available
Essential Criteria
To be considered, you must have:
* Right to Work in the UK (We are unable to offer sponsorship)
* 6+ months UK experience working in a CYP setting, with specific experience in challenging behaviour and learning disabilities
* 3 references (2 professional, 1 character)
* In-date PMVA or Team Teach certificate (or willingness to complete training)
* An Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willing to obtain one)
Why Join Velox Social Care?
* Flexible working options
* Excellent weekly pay rates
* Exceptional support from an experienced Care Management Team
* Your own dedicated consultant to guide you through the process from compliance to shift bookings
Apply Today
If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and meet the criteria above, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help make a real difference in the lives of young people in Berkshire.
Please Note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be shortlisted