Job Description

SENIOR CHILDREN'S SUPPORT WORKER - SOLO RESIDENTIAL HOME

Location:

Reading

Salary:

13.50 - 15.50 per hour + additional payments for duties and sleep-ins

Shifts:

Rota-based

(07:30 - 21:30), with sleep-ins as required

Lead with Purpose. Support with Compassion. Transform a Life.

Are you an experienced care professional ready to step into a meaningful leadership role? Do you have a strong background in mental health, therapeutic care, and behaviour support? This opportunity could be the next step in your career.

Cornerstone Children's Homes is currently recruiting a

Senior Residential Care Worker

to support a young person with complex needs in a solo residential setting in Reading. In addition to delivering high-quality care, you will guide and support a committed team, helping shape a safe, therapeutic, and consistent environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you will play a central role in both care delivery and team leadership. You will ensure the wellbeing of the young person remains at the heart of everything we do, while also leading daily operations, supporting staff, and upholding the highest standards of care practice.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one therapeutic, trauma-informed support to a young person in a solo setting Prioritise the emotional, behavioural, and physical wellbeing of the young person at all times Respond confidently and safely to crisis situations using trained de-escalation and intervention techniques Mentor, supervise, and lead care staff, including overseeing shift management and rota planning Deliver and review tailored support plans focused on emotional health and behavioural needs Work in partnership with external professionals including social workers and therapists Maintain robust standards of safeguarding, documentation, and health & safety compliance

What We're Looking For

Substantial experience in complex care settings, ideally within mental health or therapeutic environments Confident in behaviour management, including de-escalation and physical intervention A calm, emotionally resilient approach to care and leadership Strong leadership skills with a proactive and supportive approach to team development A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a senior care role -- it's an opportunity to help a young person feel safe, valued, and understood while leading a team committed to transformative care. Your leadership will shape daily experiences and long-term outcomes.

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you're looking to step forward in your career while making a life-changing impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create the structure, care, and stability every young person deserves.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 38,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

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

Reference ID: SNR Shinfield