Sessional Child Care Officer

About Us: Saturday Cub is an OFSTED registered club for children with disabilities. 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. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Childcare Workers to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children we serve., Job Description: As a Sessional Childcare Worker in our Short Breaks Service, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the welfare and development of the children in our care. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing personalised care, support, and supervision to children and young people during their short break.


• Creating a warm, welcoming, and safe environment that promotes social, emotional, and physical well-being.


• Planning and engaging in age and ability -appropriate activities and outings.


• Assisting with daily routines, including meals, medication administration and personal hygiene.


• Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.


• Promoting a sense of belonging, self-esteem, and independence among the children.


• Documenting observations and maintaining accurate records.
  
  A NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or a related field (or equivalent) is desirable.


• Previous experience working in a childcare setting and or with children with disabilities is preferred.


• A genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to their well-being.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing situations.


• Understanding of the unique challenges and needs of children with diverse backgrounds and abilities.


• A caring and patient attitude with a strong sense of responsibility.


• A clean driving license (desirable).
  
  Children's services


People are at the heart of our organisation whether it's our staff, residents or businesses. We're committed to equality across the Borough and within our workplace, continually striving to better understand our communities we serve to inform the decisions we make.

We know that by working together, anything is possible. Our 'One Team' approach means that whether we're working remotely, in the office, or out in the community, we stay connected to one another, our partners and communities.

We are always open to new ideas and ways of doing things. We foster an environment where creativity is valued, empowering our staff to drive change through innovative ideas to deliver our services successfully.

Our people are passionate about what they do and are proud to work here; it's our people that makes us who we are!

Would you like to work for a small unitary authority often voted one of the best places to live in the UK; Wokingham is an attractive market town in Berkshire with excellent road and rail links, good schools and low levels of crime making the town attractive to families and residents who enjoy a high quality of life Wokingham Borough Council has had a major reorganisation to ensure we provide the best possible services to the people of Wokingham.

For Children's Services this has resulted in appointing a dynamic new Director of Children's Services who is committed to high quality services for all children and their families and to further develop a 'learning organisation' where our staff develop and achieve their future ambition.

You would be joining a confident Leadership team on a journey to offering a consistently good service; a service which works honestly and respectfully with families, offering high support and challenge to meet the needs of their children in a time frame which makes sense to children. As a learning organisation we do not shy away from difficult decisions we work creatively and assertively with families, extended family members, our staff and colleague professionals in other agencies.

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Adult Social Care makes a positive impact on so many lives. Working in social care is a fulfilling job that transforms lives for the better. With your help, people will have the ongoing support they need to live their lives to the full and help continue to deliver our outstanding services

Roles are varied and every day is different. Working in adult social care will give you a huge sense of pride and satisfaction at the end of every working day. You won't find a more rewarding job.


• Flexible shifts to work around your personal life and other commitments.


• Excellent Annual Leave entitlement, calculated on a pro-rata basis.


• Excellent Learning and Development Programme


• Enhanced Local Government Pension Scheme


• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme


• Potential for additional hours within other short break settings, Excellent pension benefits


• Flexible working hours


• Annual leave - starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays dependent on grade and working hours)


• Training and support


• Free eye tests


• Free gym access


• Free advice and counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• Relocation package worth up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility


• Employment referral scheme of £1000 for successful candidates (subject to eligibility)


• We pay professional registration fees for Social Workers and Occupational Therapists


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