Job Description

Location:

Reading

Contract Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern:

9:30 PM - 7:30 AM (4 nights per week)

Make a Meaningful Difference -- One Night at a Time

Do you thrive in calm, quiet environments where your presence brings safety and reassurance? Are you someone who understands the importance of consistency and emotional support, even in the stillness of the night?

Cornerstone Children's Homes is looking for committed

Waking Night Support Workers

to join our solo provision home in Reading. In this vital role, you'll be supporting a child or young person with complex emotional and behavioural needs--helping to create a stable, secure night-time environment where they feel safe, seen, and supported.

This is more than just a monitoring role.

You'll be a trusted presence through the night--helping young people rest, regulate, and recover in a space built around care and connection.

About the Role

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you'll ensure the wellbeing of the young person throughout the night. Working closely with a supportive and professional team, you'll contribute to a consistent, trauma-informed approach that makes a lasting difference.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide calm and consistent overnight support Offer emotional reassurance using therapeutic, trauma-informed approaches Support bedtime routines and follow personalised care plans Ensure a safe, secure setting and respond effectively to any incidents Accurately maintain records and communicate clearly during shift handovers Work closely with daytime teams to ensure seamless continuity of care Be a steady, positive role model for the young person

What We're Looking For:

Experience supporting children or young people with emotional and behavioural needs (preferred) A calm, patient, and emotionally resilient mindset Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal A strong commitment to supporting children through trauma and adversity Willingness to work towards (or possession of) a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

What We Offer:

Private healthcare plan with lifestyle benefits such as free cinema tickets Mental health-focused Employee Assistance Programme Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme Free meals provided on shift Company pension scheme Fully funded training and qualifications Enhanced DBS check paid for by the company

Every Night Counts

If you're ready to be the consistent, compassionate presence a young person needs to feel safe through the night, we want to hear from you.

Apply now

and be the difference that brings comfort and calm -- night after night.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.50-14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site gym On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme
Schedule:

Night shift
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) DBS Certificate registered to the update service (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WN - Reading