This residential childcare post sits within Reading Borough Council's Stable Loving Homes service, which opens three new children's homes in 2026. The work centres on trauma-informed, consistent care and keywork for children aged 11 to 17 who need stability and trusted adults. Shifts include sleep-ins, evenings and weekends across a 37-hour week. Visa sponsorship is not available, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Build trusting relationships that help children feel safe and valued
- Provide trauma-informed, nurturing and consistent care
- Keywork children, supporting independence, routines and emotional growth
- Support children through change, big emotions and important life moments
- 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
- Work a rota including sleep-ins, evenings and weekends
What’s required
Qualifications
- Willing to complete the Level 3 Diploma
Skills & knowledge
- Kind, reliable and child-focused
- Calm under pressure and resilient
- Good communicator
- Able to work flexibly as part of a supportive team
Checks & eligibility
- Driving licence and able to drive the home's vehicle
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Willing to work shifts including weekends and nights
What’s offered
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 with service
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Life assurance for LGPS members
- Blue Light Card and discounts through the Team Reading rewards platform
- Season ticket loan and lease car scheme
- Fully funded Level 3 qualification where required
- High-quality training, reflective practice and clinical support
- Strong career progression and leadership pathways
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
