Childrens Residential Support Worker

Job Description Were recruiting for a small, specialist therapeutic childrens home in Chatham that supports just 8 children aged 510 with EBD and complex trauma backgrounds. This is a long-term placement home, where children typically stay 23 years, allowing staff to build genuine, meaningful relationships.This service runs one home only no expansion plans, no corporate feel just a consistent, child-centred environment where staff are truly invested in.About the HomeTrauma-informed, nurturing, and relationship-led careChildren transition to foster families around age 1112In-house tutor for children not currently in educationStrong focus on enrichment, routine, and emotional safetyChildren enjoy:Daily enrichment activitiesGroup therapeutic games every weekday eveningAfter-school clubs (dance, karate, extra classes)Annual summer camping trip and regular outings(All community activities are fully risk-assessed and supervisedThe RoleAs a Residential Support Worker, youll:Provide consistent, loving, and therapeutic careSupport emotional regulation, routines, and daily lifeBuild long-term attachments and act as a positive role modelWork closely with the therapeutic team and education supportUse a therapeutic parenting approach this is a home where appropriate affection, comfort, and nurturing are encouragedWho Theyre Looking ForReliable, resilient, and emotionally intelligent individualsExperience in residential care, schools, or family support is ideal(Family Practitioner or school-based experience is highly transferable)Confident supporting children with trauma and challenging behavioursWarm personality, calm under pressure, and genuinely child-focusedPassion for long-term impact rather than short-term placementsThis is a role for someone who wants toreally parent, not just supervise.Training, Development & ProgressionThis serviceinvests in you from day one:Level 3 Children & Young People qualificationfully fundedEnrolled onto Level 3 immediately if unqualifiedNAPPI Level 3(challenging behaviour) training providedFurther education, apprenticeships, and progression fully supportedJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-21