Job Description

Location:

Reading

Salary:

13.00 - 13.50 per hour

Contract Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern:

7:30 AM - 9:30 PM (Rota-based, including evenings and weekends)

Support with Heart. Care with Purpose. Transform a Life.

Are you ready to make a real, lasting difference for a child or young person? If you have experience supporting vulnerable young people and the passion to truly change lives, Cornerstone Children's Homes wants you on our team in Reading!

Step into a unique and rewarding role providing one-to-one, trauma-informed care within a highly structured solo residential setting. This is more than a job--it's an opportunity to be a trusted, steady force in a young person's journey toward healing and growth.

What You'll Do

As a Children's Support Worker, you'll be that reliable, compassionate presence a young person can count on. You'll help build strong, meaningful connections while supporting emotional wellbeing, independence, and everyday routines.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Creating respectful, empathetic relationships that foster trust and stability Supporting emotional regulation and building positive routines Assisting with daily living activities like cooking, personal care, and household tasks Maintaining a calm, safe, and therapeutic environment Contributing to personalised care plans and embracing key working responsibilities Collaborating with colleagues, external professionals, and the wider support network Engaging in reflective practice, supervision, and ongoing professional development
Who We're Looking For

We want someone with heart, experience, and emotional insight--a grounded, dependable professional who truly puts children first.

What you bring:

Experience supporting children or young people in care, education, or related settings A calm, emotionally resilient approach to complex needs The ability to maintain strong professional boundaries with warmth and compassion Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills Flexibility to work a rota that includes evenings and weekends

Bonus points for:

Knowledge of trauma-informed care or therapeutic approaches Relevant childcare, youth work, or support qualifications
Why Join Cornerstone?

This is a rare and powerful chance to work one-to-one with a young person, forging deeper connections and delivering truly personalised care that sparks long-term change. You'll become part of a values-driven organisation that champions emotional safety, reflective practice, and your ongoing growth.

What We Offer

Competitive pay at 13.00 - 13.50 per hour Structured shifts with no sleep-ins A consistent rota that supports your work-life balance Comprehensive induction and specialist therapeutic training A caring, professional team culture dedicated to meaningful impact Clear career development pathways within a purpose-led organisation
Ready to Make a Difference?

This isn't just another support role--it's your chance to bring stability, hope, and healing to a young person who needs it most. If you're passionate about transforming lives through compassionate care, we want to hear from you!

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why this role speaks to your heart.

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