Job Description

Waking Night Support Workers - Solo Provision Children's Residential Home - Reading

Location:

Reading

Contract Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Hours:

40 hours per week

Shift Pattern:

9:30 PM - 7:30 AM

Provide Calm. Offer Safety. Make Nights Matter.

Do you thrive during the quiet hours and believe in the power of consistency, compassion, and emotional safety? At Cornerstone Children's Homes, we're looking for dedicated

Waking Night Support Workers

to join our team in Reading, supporting children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

This is more than a night-time monitoring role -- it's about creating a peaceful, trauma-informed environment where young people feel safe, supported, and able to rest. Your steady presence during the night will provide a vital foundation for healing and stability.

About the Role

As a

Waking Night Support Worker

, you will play a critical part in maintaining the emotional and physical wellbeing of the young person in our solo residential home. You'll work as part of a close-knit, professional team that values purpose, empathy, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Provide a calm, reassuring presence throughout the night Offer emotional support aligned with trauma-informed practices Follow and support consistent bedtime routines and care plans Ensure a safe, secure environment and confidently manage any incidents Maintain accurate records and contribute to daily handovers Collaborate effectively with daytime colleagues for seamless care Act as a positive role model with professionalism and empathy

What We're Looking For

Experience supporting children or young people with emotional and behavioural needs (preferred) A calm, patient, and emotionally resilient nature Strong communication skills (verbal and written) A genuine passion for supporting children through challenging circumstances A willingness to work towards (or possession of) a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Must be 23 years old or over (Ofsted requirement)

What We Offer

Private healthcare plan (includes lifestyle perks such as free cinema tickets) Employee Assistance Programme focused on mental health and wellbeing Refer-a-Friend Bonus Scheme Free meals provided during shifts Pension scheme Fully funded training and qualifications Company-funded Enhanced DBS check

This Is a Role Where Every Quiet Hour Counts

If you're ready to bring calm, consistency, and compassion to vulnerable children during their most sensitive hours, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and be the reassuring presence a child needs -- night after night.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.50-14.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Night shift
Experience:

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

Driving Licence (preferred) DBS Certificate registered to the update service (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WN - Reading