Therapeutic Children's Residential Support Worker

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training including NFPS

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Refer a friend bonus £500

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Career progression with funded quals

Blue Light Card discount

DBS funded by us

Staff bonus for occupancy and service

Job summary

Whitetrees Group, part of SureCare Residential Ltd, provides safe, supportive homes for young people facing complex challenges. This full-time, on-site role covers Bishops Stortford, Ware and Sawbridgeworth with induction and progression opportunities.

You will be part of a therapeutic, trauma-informed, child-centred team dedicated to lasting positive outcomes. We offer full company induction, pension, EAP, and funded qualifications to support career progression, plus a 100% occupancy bonus and

Qualifications

• Naturally caring, patient and empathetic.
• Calm under pressure with clear, consistent boundaries.
• A supportive team player who leads with empathy and kindness.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage young people to reach their full potential.
• Create a warm, safe and tidy home environment that promotes wellbeing.
• Build trust whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• Empower young people to develop skills such as cooking, travel, and self-care.
• Support care planning — contribute to risk assessments, positive behaviour plans, and individual goals.
• Keep accurate, reflective records and complete effective shift handovers.
• Administer medication, manage petty cash responsibly and ensure safety checks are completed.
• Drive company vehicles to transport young people to school, appointments, and activities.

Skills

Caring & empathetic

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

Whitetrees Group, part of SureCare Residential Ltd, provides safe, supportive homes for young people facing complex challenges. This full-time, on-site role covers Bishops Stortford, Ware and Sawbridgeworth with induction and progression opportunities.

You will be part of a therapeutic, trauma-informed, child-centred team dedicated to lasting positive outcomes. We offer full company induction, pension, EAP, and funded qualifications to support career progression, plus a 100% occupancy bonus and