Waking Nights - Children's Residential Support Worker

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £29,542 - £32,047 pro-rata per annum (plus benefits)
Location: Residential Children's Homes
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Evenings/Part Time
Hours: 22 hours per week. Shift pattern rota.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 01/11/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 712874, 712875, 712876

Children’s Residential Support Worker – Waking Nights

Wokingham Borough Council has a range of fantastic opportunities for established, or aspiring Children’s Residential Support Worker’s to join our brand-new residential children’s home.

As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will be a crucial part of the team providing a professional, child-centered service in accordance with the relevant regulations, legislation, and policy and procedures.

You will take on the role of a corporate parent, ensuring the welfare and safety of children and young people, and provide high-quality support to ensure the best outcomes.

We have a number or roles available, so we are interested in hearing from candidates who are experienced support workers with a children or young people background, as well as those who have the transferable skills and drive to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.

We can provide ongoing support and training, as well as the option to complete your QCF Level 3 once your probationary term is successfully completed.

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days per annum (pro-rata, rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7

Your Care Helpline

Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

Salary Sacrifice Schemes
- Including
Car and
Cycleto Work Schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts
- Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities
– Including running, football, cricket &more

And much more!

Key Responsibilities

• To take on the role of a corporate parent, providing our children and young people with love and direction.
• The ability to connect with and build meaningful relationships with children and young people who have had complex early lives.
• To take immediate action when the welfare or safety of children or young people is at risk.
• Delivery of high-quality support and guidance in order to promote the best outcomes possible for children in placement.
• To be flexible and willing to support the smooth running of the home.
• To be able to support children and young people to feel safe in their home and support their settling during the night.
• To take pride in the environment that the children and young people live and support the home in always looking its best.

Candidate Requirements

• Professional qualification in (recognised and current) QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent. Or willingness to work towards this within the statutory timescales.
• The ability to engage with children and teenagers who have complex emotional needs.
• 2 years’ experience in Social Care is desirable.
• Ability to work the required shift patterns including weekends, overnights, late shifts and bank holidays.

Closing Date:
Sunday 1st November 2026, 11pm

Interview Date: TBC. Will take place in person, in Wokingham's main offices

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

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