Therapeutic Residential Care Worker for Teens

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life assurance

Blue Light Card discounts

Season ticket loan

Discount platform

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is opening three new children\'s homes in 2026 as part of Stable Loving Homes. These homes will offer safe, nurturing and therapeutic care for children aged 11-17 who need stability and trusted adults.

We are building teams with start dates from May 2026; no prior residential experience required, just values and a willingness to learn. You\'ll build strong relationships, provide nurturing care, keywork children, and support education and activities while keeping records

Qualifications

• We’re looking for people with values focused on children and resilience.
• Willing to complete the Level 3 Diploma to support professional development.
• Flexible, weekend and night shift availability is needed.
• Kind, reliable and child-focused approach to care.
• Calm under pressure with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with children to help them feel safe.
• Provide trauma-informed, nurturing and consistent care.
• Keywork children, supporting independence and routines.
• Encourage education, activities and hobbies.
• Keep care plans, risk assessments and daily records up to date.
• Work with families, social workers, schools and health professionals.
• Support children through change and big emotions, including weekends and nights.

Skills

Kind, reliable and child-focused

Calm under pressure

Great communicators

Willing to learn and complete Level 3

Able to work flexibly

Willing to work shifts including

Education

Level 3 Diploma

Job description

Reading Borough Council is opening three new children\'s homes in 2026 as part of Stable Loving Homes. These homes will offer safe, nurturing and therapeutic care for children aged 11-17 who need stability and trusted adults.

We are building teams with start dates from May 2026; no prior residential experience required, just values and a willingness to learn. You\'ll build strong relationships, provide nurturing care, keywork children, and support education and activities while keeping records