Specialist Support Worker - Secure Children’s Residential Care

Here at Young Crisis Hub, we support young people with complex mental health needs, trauma histories, and neurodevelopmental conditions who require high levels of structure, safety and specialist support.

We are looking for highly competent Support Workers with experience working in secure or high-risk environments, including:

· Secure Children’s Homes

· Youth Offending Teams

· Prison or Custody Services

· Specialist residential or crisis services

This role requires professionals who are confident working with high-risk behaviours, complex trauma and mental health needs, while maintaining clear boundaries, strong safeguarding practice and a calm therapeutic approach.

What this role involves

You will work closely with clinical teams and senior practitioners to support young people within homes, helping them feel safe while maintaining the consistency and boundaries they need to stabilise and progress.

Responsibilities include:

· Building safe and trusting relationships with young people

· Following therapeutic care plans and behaviour support strategies

· Maintaining accurate care recording and incident reporting

· Supporting structured routines and meaningful activities

· Responding safely and professionally to challenging behaviour

We Are Looking For

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