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Residential Support Worker

Zencare·Reading (South East England)
£26 450 – £30 000 / year
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  • Role Description: Providing therapeutic care to children, supervising and mentoring support workers, supporting emotional and physical wellbeing, contributing to care plans and ensuring regulatory standards.
  • Key Requirements: Experience in children’s residential care, strong communication and leadership skills, knowledge of safeguarding policies, full UK Driving Licence, DBS check.
  • Conditions & Benefits: Competitive salary with career progression, comprehensive training including therapeutic care and PACE model, supportive team environment, casual dress, pension, on-site parking, safeguarding commitment.
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Job description

Residential Support Worker Do you work in Residential Childcare Do you want to work somewhere you feel valued Do you want to progress THEN READ BELOW AND CLICK APPLY! Do you have experience in children’s residential care and a passion for making a difference Join our team as a Support Worker and truly make a positive impact to the lives of up to three children at our large, nurturing home based in Reading, where we focus on therapeutic care and the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) to support positive outcomes for children and young people. Key Responsibilities: • Provide high-quality, therapeutic care to children in line with the PACE model. • Lead shifts, supervising and mentoring a team of Support Workers. • Support the emotional and physical wellbeing of children, helping them achieve their potential. • Contribute to care plans, risk assessments, and day-to-day management of the home. • Ensure the home meets regulatory standards and follows safeguarding procedures. Requirements: • Experience in a children’s residential care setting. • Strong communication and leadership skills. • Knowledge of therapeutic practices and safeguarding policies. • Full UK Driving Licence. What We Offer: • Competitive salary with opportunities for career progression. • Comprehensive training, including therapeutic care and the PACE model. • A supportive, team-focused work environment. Join us in creating a home where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to explore, grow and thrive. We are committed to safeguarding children; an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required. Benefits: • Casual dress • Company pension • On-site parking Licence/Certification: • UK Driving Licence (preferred) • DBS registered to the update service (preferred) • NVQ Level 3 in residential childcare (preferred)

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Posted
Jul 20, 2026 · true date
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