Job Description

Senior Residential Care Worker - Solo Provision

Location:

Reading

Salary:

13.50 - 15.50 per hour + On-call & Sleep-in payments

Shifts:

Rota (07:30 - 21:30) with Sleep-ins as required

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

Are you a confident care professional ready to take the next step in leadership? Do you have experience in

mental health, therapeutic care, de-escalation techniques, and physical intervention

? Are you prepared to lead a team supporting a

new referral in a solo residential provision

? If so, this is the opportunity for you.

We are seeking a

Senior Residential Care Worker

with the strength, resilience, and empathy to support a young person with complex needs in a solo home, while leading and mentoring a dedicated care team.

About the Role:

This is a pivotal role in a high-needs placement, where you'll provide day-to-day care and lead by example, creating a stable, nurturing environment for a young person requiring intensive support. You'll ensure safe and effective support through therapeutic practice and team leadership, promoting a strong, values-led culture in the home.

Key Responsibilities:

Solo Provision Oversight:

Support a newly placed young person in a one-to-one solo setting, ensuring high levels of emotional and physical safety.

Therapeutic & Trauma-Informed Practice:

Use your experience to implement trauma-informed strategies that promote trust, recovery, and emotional growth.

Physical Intervention & De-escalation:

Safely manage crisis situations using recognised de-escalation and intervention techniques.

Mental Health & Behavioural Support:

Understand and respond effectively to behaviours linked to trauma, attachment difficulties, and mental health needs.

Team Leadership:

Guide and support the staff team through supervision, shift leadership, mentoring, and rota management.

Professional Collaboration:

Work closely with social workers, therapists, and external agencies to ensure integrated, child-centred care.

Quality & Compliance:

Maintain high standards of record-keeping, safeguarding, and health & safety across the home.

What We're Looking For:

Experience in complex care

, including mental health, physical intervention/restraint, and therapeutic environments. A

resilient and patient leader

who remains calm under pressure and inspires confidence in others. A

natural mentor

who promotes learning, accountability, and a child-centred approach across the team. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (business insurance required).
This is more than a leadership role -- it's a chance to truly change the trajectory of a young person's life while shaping a high-performing, compassionate team.

Step into a role where your leadership matters. Apply now and make a lasting impact.

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