Job Description

Location:

Reading

Pay:

13.00 - 13.50 per hour

Contract Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern:

7:30 AM - 9:30 PM (No sleep-ins required)

One Young Person. One Extraordinary Opportunity to Make a Difference.

Are you an experienced support worker with a background in therapeutic care, residential childcare, or mental health? Do you have the resilience, consistency, and empathy to support a young person facing emotional and behavioural challenges?

Cornerstone Children's Homes

is looking for a dedicated

Residential Support Worker

to join our team in Reading, working within a solo residential placement. This is a unique opportunity to provide one-to-one, trauma-informed care--where your presence, compassion, and professionalism will have a lasting impact.

About the Role

In this role, you'll be part of a small, focused team creating a stable, structured home environment for a young person in care. Your support will help them develop emotional resilience, essential life skills, and a sense of safety and trust.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care tailored to the young person's individual needs Support emotional regulation, therapeutic engagement, and mental wellbeing Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviour, using de-escalation and intervention strategies when needed Assist with personal care, daily routines, and life skill development Contribute to care planning, progress tracking, and key working sessions Maintain consistency, structure, and a safe environment at all times Work collaboratively with colleagues, external professionals, and the wider care team
What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with the right experience--and the right mindset. You understand the value of consistency, patience, and emotionally attuned care in helping young people recover from trauma and begin to rebuild.

You'll bring:

Experience in residential childcare, therapeutic support, or mental health settings Confidence in managing complex or high-risk behaviours A calm, grounded, and empathetic approach to care Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities A commitment to child-centred care and a genuine desire to make a difference Willingness to engage in ongoing training, development, and reflective practice
What We Offer

13.00 - 13.50 per hour (no sleep-ins required) A consistent rota with long day shifts to support work-life balance Full training in trauma-informed practice and safe intervention techniques A supportive team culture built on shared values and a commitment to quality care The chance to make a meaningful, direct impact on one young person's life
Apply Now - Be the Difference That Matters

This is more than a job--it's a chance to help create structure, safety, and hope for a young person who needs it most. If you're ready to bring your experience and compassion to a role that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining why this opportunity is right for you.

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