Therapeutic Children’s Home Support Worker

Prospects; Burtle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Annual Attendance Bonus

28 days annual leave

Free meals on shift

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Homes2Inspire’s residential team in Somerset seeks supportive, resilient staff to help children heal and grow in a therapeutic home environment. You’ll build trusting relationships, provide daily care and guidance, and actively contribute to care planning and education access, all while safeguarding each child’s wellbeing and development.

The role requires flexibility for shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins, with pathways to professional development and a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs.
• Strong emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Confident in managing difficult situations using therapeutic and child-centred approaches.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve positive outcomes.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• Willingness to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if not already qualified.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide day-to-day care, guidance, and emotional support.
• Help children develop independence, confidence, and essential life skills.
• Support children to access education, hobbies, activities, and community opportunities.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times.
• Respond calmly and therapeutically to challenging situations.
• Work closely with colleagues, social workers, education professionals, and clinicians.
• Contribute to care planning, record keeping, and celebrating children's achievements.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Therapeutic approaches

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Homes2Inspire’s residential team in Somerset seeks supportive, resilient staff to help children heal and grow in a therapeutic home environment. You’ll build trusting relationships, provide daily care and guidance, and actively contribute to care planning and education access, all while safeguarding each child’s wellbeing and development.

The role requires flexibility for shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins, with pathways to professional development and a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential