Children Family Support Worker jobs in Berkshire

Make a meaningful difference in young lives while building a rewarding career with an established charity dedicated to providing safe, nurturing homes for children and young people.

Every child deserves a loving home – help us to make this happen

CCP is seeking to operate Children's Homes to provide safe, stable and high-quality residential care for children and young people, in partnership with Swindon Borough Council. We are looking for Residential Support Workers to work alongside our Registered Manager, Deputy Manager and Senior Residential Support Worker in making this home a success. This is a great opportunity to help us ensure we are delivering person-centred, trauma-informed and outstanding care. CCP has over 35 years of experience delivering high-quality services, and we will be building on our three Ofsted supported accommodation registrations to help ensure that children who need care in Swindon have a home locally.

Your Role:

• Play a key role in the day-to-day care of children and young people within the home
• Help to ensure the delivery of high-quality, nurturing care
• Help to ensure the home is meeting Ofsted Quality standards
• Promote a culture where children's voices are central to all decision making
• Promote a home environment that supports study, learning and personal growth

Requirements:

• Experience working with children, young people and families
• Strong understanding of contextual safeguarding
• Good knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
• Flexibility with regards to the rota and the changing needs of the children and young people
• A relevant qualification in Residential Childcare and a commitment to ongoing professional development
• A full UK driving licence and access to their own transport

No two days are the same, and the work you will do is truly going to make a difference. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children – providing stability, care, and hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Please read the job description and person specification for further insights. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Holly Doubler - holly.doubler@ccp.org.uk / 07566 770149, or Pamela Zukowska - pam.zukowska@ccp.org.uk / 07739 857725 strictly no agencies

Key Benefits:

• Enhanced annual leave, with an extra day per year of service (capped at 30 days)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free subscription to Benenden Healthcare or Perkbox
• 45p business mileage^
• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Supportive Senior Leadership Team, Responsible Individual and Trustees, who will support your performance and growth

About Us:

Established in 1989, CCP is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown and social exclusion. Over the years, we've made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset and Devon.

CCP is committed to your progression. With comprehensive training, a range of benefits and a welcoming workplace, you'll join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. We're an Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.

We look for people who embody our SPIRIT values:

• Showing gratitude and appreciation of others
• Demonstrating personal and professional pride
• Integrity is everything
• Reflect and learn
• Continuous improvement
• Take your best self wherever you go

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP.

Position: Residential Support Worker (Job ID 1088)

Hours: Full-time is 35 hours per week, with on call cover as needed

Contract: Permanent

Location: Wiltshire

Pay: £24,482-25,162 per annum (Band C), plus an additional £65 per sleep shift completed. Bank is £13.45 per hour.

Closing Date: 14th May 2026 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.

CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.

Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.

^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year.

^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use.

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Work Location: In person