Senior Residential Support Worker in Reading inReading PUBLISHED WED 29 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Senior Residential Support Worker Job details Posting date: 29 October 2025 Salary: £14.50 to £15.50 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 28 November 2025 Location: Reading, Berkshire, RG12 1AA Company: Charles Hunter Associates Ltd Job type: Permanent Job reference: LH00sRSW_1761752606 Apply for this job Summary Do you have experience working as a Senior Residential Support Worker in children's residential care or social care? Take the next step in your career and make a direct impact on the lives of vulnerable young people in a nurturing, therapeutic environment. This is a full-time permanent role based in Reading , with a salary of £14.50-£15.50 per hour (DOE) plus sleep-ins at £60 per night . Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK. C harles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years. I work within the South of England and work closely with you to help find the most suitable role. Benefits * Competitive hourly rate of £14.50-£15.50 (DOE) plus sleep-ins at £60 per night * Full-time permanent role * Supportive, team-focused working environment * Opportunities for career progression and professional development * Make a positive difference in the lives of young people with additional needs Responsibilities * Lead and support a team of residential support staff on shift * Provide high-quality care and guidance to children and young people * Implement individual care plans and ensure staff follow them effectively * Mentor, coach, and develop junior staff to improve skills and performance * Support therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation programmes * Encourage young people's independence, social, and life skills * Maintain records and ensure accurate reporting by the team * Work collaboratively with colleagues, therapists, and external professionals Requirements * Previous experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker or equivalent * Driver essential * Willingness to complete Level 4 in Residential Childcare * Strong empathy, communication, patience, and interpersonal skills * Commitment to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply directly via Indeed or get in touch with Laura to discuss the role. I can answer any questions and fast-track your application. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .