CHILDREN’S SUPPORT WORKER – NEW RESIDENTIAL HOME

Location: Reading
Salary: £13.00 – £13.50 per hour
Shift Pattern: 07:30 AM – 9:30 PM (Rota-based)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Do You…

• Have experience supporting children and young people?
• Want to work for a company that values and supports its staff?
• Feel passionate about making a real, lasting difference in the lives of children in care?

IF YOU ANSWERED YES, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.

Join Our Team as a Children’s Support Worker
At Cornerstone Children’s Homes, we’re committed to providing safe, nurturing environments where children and young people with complex needs can heal, grow, and thrive. We’re looking for compassionate, resilient professionals to join our team in Reading and support a young person in a solo residential placement.
This role offers the chance to make a daily difference in someone’s life—by offering stability, guidance, and connection when it matters most.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Empowering Young Lives – Promote healthy routines, build life skills, and support independence
• Providing Safety and Stability – Maintain a calm, secure environment where the young person feels protected
• Being a Trusted Adult – Build relationships based on trust, empathy, and consistency
• Supporting Daily Life – Help with day-to-day tasks such as cooking, shopping, and personal care
• Key Working – Take a lead role in supporting a specific young person’s emotional and developmental journey
• Team Collaboration – Work closely with colleagues, attend meetings, and contribute to care planning
• Continuous Development – Participate in training, reflective practice, and ongoing professional growth

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people in residential, care, or educational settings
• A calm, emotionally resilient approach in challenging situations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine commitment to child-centred, trauma-informed practice
• Ability to set boundaries while maintaining warmth and compassion
• Willingness to work within a rota, including evenings and weekends

Why This Role Matters
This isn’t just a job—it’s a meaningful opportunity to support and shape a young person’s future. You’ll be part of a team that values purpose, connection, and care. Your support can help build confidence, stability, and hope—one day at a time.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re ready to play a vital role in a young person’s life, apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding, purpose-led career.
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 - Readin

• Empowering Young Lives – Promote healthy routines, build life skills, and support independence
• Providing Safety and Stability – Maintain a calm, secure environment where the young person feels protected
• Being a Trusted Adult – Build relationships based on trust, empathy, and consistency
• Supporting Daily Life – Help with day-to-day tasks such as cooking, shopping, and personal care
• Key Working – Take a lead role in supporting a specific young person’s emotional and developmental journey
• Team Collaboration – Work closely with colleagues, attend meetings, and contribute to care planning
• Continuous Development – Participate in training, reflective practice, and ongoing professional growt