Day Support Worker – Solo Placement Children’s Residential Home – Reading
Pay: £13.00 – £13.50 per hour
Shifts: 7:30 AM – 9:30 PM (No sleep-ins required)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
One Young Person. One Chance to Make a Difference.
Are you an experienced and emotionally resilient support worker with a background in mental health or therapeutic care? Do you thrive in roles where consistency, patience, and genuine connection are key? If so, this could be the role you’ve been searching for.
Cornerstone Children’s Homes is seeking dedicated Residential Support Workers to provide one-to-one support for a young person in a solo residential setting in Reading. This unique position offers the opportunity to have a profound and lasting impact during a critical stage in a young person’s life.
Why This Role Matters
This is not a typical support position. You will play a vital role in helping a young person build trust, stability, and resilience—laying the foundation for long-term healing and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver trauma-informed, therapeutic care tailored to individual needs
- Support emotional regulation, mental health challenges, and behaviours of concern
- Apply de-escalation techniques and physical interventions when necessary (training provided)
- Maintain structured routines and ensure emotional safety in a solo care environment
- Assist with daily routines, personal care, and development of independent living skills
- Participate in key working sessions and actively contribute to care planning
- Work collaboratively within a skilled and supportive team
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in residential childcare, therapeutic settings, or mental health support
- Confidence managing complex behaviours using trained intervention strategies
- High emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- A proactive, responsible attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Genuine commitment to supporting young people who have experienced trauma or adversity
What You’ll Receive
- Comprehensive training including trauma-informed care and intervention techniques
- A values-led, supportive working environment prioritising staff wellbeing
- Ongoing professional development and reflective practice opportunities
- The chance to make a meaningful and lasting difference in a young person’s life
More Than a Job — It’s a Lifeline
If you’re ready to provide structure, empathy, and stability in a young person’s journey, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and be the difference that matters—every single day.
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
