Job Description

Location:

Reading

Salary:

13.00 - 13.50 per hour

Contract Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern:

07:30 AM - 9:30 PM (Rota-based, including evenings and weekends)

Support with Purpose. Care with Compassion. Change a Life.

Do you have experience supporting children or young people--and the heart to make a real difference every day?

Cornerstone Children's Homes

is recruiting

Children's Support Workers

for a solo residential placement in Reading. In this deeply meaningful role, you'll work closely with one young person, offering the structure, consistency, and therapeutic care they need to begin healing, growing, and trusting again.

Your Role

As a Children's Support Worker, you'll provide hands-on, relationship-based care to a young person with complex emotional and behavioural needs. This is not just about support--it's about connection, stability, and helping to build a better future, one day at a time.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships rooted in empathy and respect Promote healthy routines, emotional regulation, and independent life skills Support with daily living tasks such as cooking, personal care, and household responsibilities Maintain a calm, consistent, and therapeutic environment Contribute to personalised care plans and act as a key worker Collaborate with colleagues and professionals to provide cohesive support Participate in training, development, and reflective practice to enhance care delivery

What We're Looking For

You'll bring professional experience and personal resilience, along with a genuine commitment to child-centred care.

Essential:

Experience working with children or young people in care, education, or support settings A calm, emotionally grounded approach to managing complex behaviours A clear understanding of boundaries, with the warmth and empathy to build trust Excellent teamwork, communication, and organisational skills Willingness to work a rota that includes evenings and weekends

Desirable:

Familiarity with trauma-informed care or therapeutic approaches Relevant training or qualifications in childcare, support work, or youth services

Why Join Us

This isn't a typical support role--it's a life-changing opportunity for the young person you work with. You'll be part of a small, dedicated team where every action, conversation, and moment of care matters.

What We Offer

13.00 - 13.50 per hour, with a consistent rota and no sleep-ins A stable, structured solo placement for deeper, more meaningful work Full induction and ongoing therapeutic training A supportive, reflective team culture Clear progression routes within a growing, purpose-led organisation

Apply Now - Be the Difference

This is your opportunity to be a calm presence, a steady hand, and a source of safety for a young person who needs it most.

Submit your CV and a short cover letter

explaining why this role resonates with you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site gym On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) DBS Certificate registered to the update service (preferred) NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RSW - Reading