Therapeutic Children's Residential Support Worker

SHAW TRUST; Henlade; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £29,767 - £31,579 per annum

£50 per sleep-in

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Annual Attendance Bonus

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Induction and specialist training

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in RCC

Healthcare & wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Homes2Inspire operates a 3-bed children's home in Henlade, Somerset, offering a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for children and young people who have experienced trauma. You will work within a dedicated team to help children build resilience and confidence, providing guidance and care in daily activities and education access.

Location: Henlade, near Taunton. The role requires shifts including sleep-ins, and a full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs.
• Ability to remain calm and provide emotional support under pressure.
• Approach with trauma-informed, child-centered care.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and prepared to work shifts.
• Aim to complete Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if not already held.

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 life skills.
• Support access to education, hobbies, activities, and community opportunities.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of children at all times.
• Respond calmly and therapeutically to challenging situations.
• Work with colleagues, social workers, education professionals, and clinicians.
• Contribute to care planning, record keeping, and celebrating achievements.

Skills

Experience with children

Emotional resilience

Therapeutic approaches

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Shift work including sleep-ins

Willingness to complete Level 3Diploma

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Homes2Inspire operates a 3-bed children's home in Henlade, Somerset, offering a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for children and young people who have experienced trauma. You will work within a dedicated team to help children build resilience and confidence, providing guidance and care in daily activities and education access.

Location: Henlade, near Taunton. The role requires shifts including sleep-ins, and a full UK driving licence is preferred.