We are recruiting caring, reliable and emotionally attuned Residential Support Workers to join therapeutic children’s homes, supporting children aged 5–10 years who have experienced early trauma.

This is a permanent role with lots of on-going potential.

The Role

You will play a vital role in providing children with:

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Consistent, nurturing and reliable care

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Clear boundaries, emotional safety and secure attachments

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A positive, trusted adult role model

You will work within a therapeutic, psychoanalytic and group-relations model, where behaviour is understood as communication and relationships are central to change and development.

Key Responsibilities

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Provide day-to-day care, nurture, structure and emotional containment

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Act as a Link Worker, delivering individual sessions and therapeutic “special time” under supervision

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Support children’s emotional, behavioural, educational, medical and social needs

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Create a safe, calm and therapeutic home environment

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Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan routines, transitions and care strategies

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Safeguard children at all times and follow all recording and reporting procedures

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Use creative and imaginative approaches to enhance children’s experiences

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Support children with play, activities, school routines and community engagement

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Participate in food preparation, domestic tasks and maintaining a homely environment

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As a last resort, safely physically manage behaviour that presents a risk (training provided)

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Attend team meetings, clinical supervision and operational meetings

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Work flexibly, including travel where required

What We’re Looking For

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Experience working with children (e.g. residential care, schools, family support, youth work, SEN, or similar)

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A calm, caring, reliable and emotionally resilient nature

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An understanding that children’s behaviour often stems from trauma

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Ability to reflect on your own responses and accept guidance and support

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Commitment to building long-term, therapeutic relationships

Essential Requirements

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Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

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Ability to work 40 hours per week, including sleep-ins

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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (If not on the Update Service, we can process one for you)

Training & Development

We offer a comprehensive onboarding and development programme, including:

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Team Teach / Positive Behaviour Support

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Restraint and physical intervention training

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Level 3 Residential Childcare Qualification

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Ongoing therapeutic and clinical supervision

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Continuous professional development opportunities

Apply now if your interested