Job Description

Location:

Reading

Contract Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern:

9:30 PM - 7:30 AM (4 nights per week)

Make a Meaningful Difference -- One Night at a Time

Do you thrive in calm, quiet environments where your presence brings comfort and emotional reassurance? Are you someone with a steady, compassionate nature who understands the value of safety and stability--especially at night?

Cornerstone Children's Homes

is seeking dedicated

Waking Night Support Workers

to join our solo residential provision in Reading. This is a key role, supporting a child or young person with complex emotional and behavioural needs in a one-to-one, therapeutic setting.

Far beyond simply monitoring, this is an opportunity to offer trauma-informed, relationship-based care during the hours when it matters most.

Your Role

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll provide consistent, compassionate care throughout the night--helping a young person feel safe, seen, and supported as they rest and recover. Working in close collaboration with daytime teams, you'll play a vital role in ensuring continuity of care and emotional stability.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver calm, trauma-informed care in a solo residential setting Provide emotional reassurance and build a sense of safety overnight Support and follow personalised bedtime routines and care plans Monitor wellbeing, respond to incidents sensitively and appropriately Maintain accurate records and provide detailed shift handovers Collaborate with daytime colleagues to ensure consistent, joined-up support Act as a trusted, therapeutic adult presence throughout the night

What We're Looking For

You're emotionally resilient, grounded, and patient--able to provide comfort and calm in the stillness of the night. You bring professional boundaries alongside warmth and understanding, and you're committed to supporting young people with complex needs.

We welcome candidates with:

Experience supporting children or young people with emotional or behavioural needs (preferred) A calm, compassionate approach and confident handling of incidents Strong communication skills, both written and verbal A commitment to trauma-informed, child-centred practice A

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

(or a willingness to work towards it)

What We Offer

Fully funded training and nationally recognised qualifications Private healthcare plan with lifestyle and wellbeing benefits Employee Assistance Programme focused on mental health support Free meals provided while on shift Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme Company pension scheme Enhanced DBS check paid for by the organisation

Every Night Matters

This is a role where your quiet presence can have a profound and lasting impact. By offering emotional safety and therapeutic care overnight, you help create the foundation a young person needs to heal and grow.

If you're ready to bring calm, consistency, and care to the children who need it most, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now

and be the trusted presence that helps a young person rest, recover, and feel safe--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
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