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 Life-Changing Opportunity.

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

Cornerstone Children's Homes is looking for a passionate Residential Support Worker to join our team in Reading. You'll be at the heart of a solo residential placement, delivering one-to-one, trauma-informed care where your presence and professionalism truly change lives.

About the Role

Join a focused, caring team dedicated to creating a safe, stable, and structured home environment. You'll play a vital role in helping a young person develop emotional strength, essential life skills, and a deep sense of trust and security.

Your responsibilities include:

Providing high-quality, trauma-informed care tailored to individual needs Supporting emotional regulation, therapeutic engagement, and mental wellbeing Calmly and effectively managing challenging behaviours using de-escalation and intervention techniques Assisting with personal care, daily routines, and life skill development Contributing to care planning, progress tracking, and key working sessions Ensuring consistency, structure, and safety at all times Collaborating closely with colleagues, external professionals, and the wider care network
Who You Are

We're looking for someone with both experience and heart--someone who knows that consistency, patience, and emotionally attuned care can transform young lives.

You bring:

Experience in residential childcare, therapeutic support, or mental health Confidence handling complex or high-risk behaviours A calm, grounded, and compassionate approach Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills A genuine commitment to child-centred care and making a difference Openness to ongoing training, development, and reflective practice
What We Offer

Competitive pay of 13.00 - 13.50 per hour (no sleep-ins required) A consistent rota with long day shifts to support your work-life balance Full training in trauma-informed care and safe intervention A supportive, values-driven team culture committed to quality care The chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact on one young person's life
Ready to Make a Real Difference?

This is more than just a job--it's your chance to bring structure, safety, and hope to a young person who needs it most. If you're passionate, compassionate, and ready to be a vital part of their journey, we want to hear from you!

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why this role speaks to 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