Support Worker – Accommodation

At Amegreen Children’s Services
, we’re looking for a caring, reliable and resilient Support Worker to join our team in West Berkshire. This is more than a support role.
You’ll help young people build confidence, develop life skills and take real steps towards independence and adulthood.From supporting someone to cook their first meal or manage their money, to helping them access education, employment or activities in the community,
you’ll be there for the moments that make a difference. What you’ll do

• Build genuine, positive relationships with young people
• Provide practical and emotional support tailored to each individual
• Help develop independence, confidence and everyday life skills
• Encourage education, employment, hobbies and community involvement
• Support young people to make choices and have greater control over their lives
• Promote health, wellbeing, dignity and safeguarding
• Contribute to support plans, records and team meetings
• Work alongside families, friends and other professionals
• Be a positive role model with clear, appropriate boundaries
• Support the day-to-day running of the home

You’ll need:

• A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them achieve their potential
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to stay calm and confident when situations are challenging
• A willingness to work evenings, weekends and unsociable hours
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team

Experience in a support, care or challenging environment is desirable, but your attitude and values matter just as much.

We invest in our people. You’ll receive:

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Therapeutic support and CPD
• 4x annual salary life insurance
• Health cash plan after probation
• Company pension with enhanced employer contributions
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card and local discounts
• Free use of our company holiday home on the south coast
• Referral bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee recognition and long-service awards

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation where people can be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment. We are actively building diverse teams and welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements, and training on these policies and processes, is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services.

Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which includes a full employment history review and an enhanced DBS check.