Job Description

Residential Support Worker - Solo Children's Provision

Location:

Reading

Salary:

13.00 - 13.50 per hour

Shift Pattern:

Rota, 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM

One Young Person. One Life to Change. One Team That Cares.

Are you a calm, confident, and committed support worker with experience in mental health and therapeutic care? Do you thrive in high-impact roles where every interaction matters? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

We're seeking an exceptional

Children's Support Worker

to join a specialist team supporting a young person in a solo residential placement in Reading. This is a 1:1, high-intensity role where your ability to build trust, maintain emotional safety, and respond to challenging behaviours with empathy and skill will be vital.

Why This Role Matters:

This isn't just another support role. You'll be the constant presence in a young person's life during one of their most vulnerable chapters. With the right support, they can begin to rebuild. Your patience, your voice, and your consistency will be their foundation.

What You'll Be Doing:

Therapeutic Care

- Use trauma-informed practices to create a calm, nurturing relationship

Mental Health Support

- Help a young person regulate emotions and navigate difficult behaviours

Crisis Response

- Apply de-escalation techniques and physical interventions when required

Structure and Stability

- Offer consistent, round-the-clock care in a solo setting

Life Skills & Routines

- Support with daily routines, personal care, and independent living

Key Work

- Develop and deliver tailored strategies in collaboration with external professionals

Team Collaboration

- Be part of a highly trained team working with a shared purpose

What You'll Bring:

Solid experience in residential childcare, mental health, and therapeutic support Confidence in using physical intervention and behaviour management techniques (training provided) Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm and consistent under pressure The initiative to work independently while being a strong team player A real passion for supporting children who've experienced trauma, adversity, or complex needs

What We Offer:

Full training provided -- including physical intervention and therapeutic care practices An emotionally intelligent and values-driven team environment The chance to truly change the course of a young person's life Ongoing support, reflection spaces, and professional development opportunities

This Is More Than a Job -- It's a Lifeline.

If you're ready to show up, stand strong, and be the consistent adult a child needs, we want to hear from you.

Apply now

and start making a difference where it's needed most.

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 - Shinfield