Therapeutic Residential Support Worker

Confidential; Battle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare and 24/7 GP Access

Gym membership contributions

Company bonus scheme

Free meals on every shift

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Paid birthday off

Job summary

Confidential in Bexhill is seeking a Residential Support Worker to help children and young people aged 10-16 with complex needs in an Ofsted registered home. The role offers hourly pay and shifts across days or nights.

You will provide safe, therapeutic care, support emotional wellbeing and build trusting relationships, while promoting independence through activities and structured routines in a supportive, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (preferred).
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• The trauma-informed and child-centred approach preferred; willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, consistent and therapeutic care to children and young people.
• Support the emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing of young people.
• Build positive, professional relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Safeguard and promote welfare in line with legislation and policies.
• Deliver care in line with therapeutic models, PBS plans and individual care plans.
• Support young people to regulate emotions and develop appropriate behaviours.
• Promote independence, life skills and engagement in education and routines.
• Contribute to meaningful activities, trips and experiences for young people.
• Work collaboratively as part of a high performing residential team.
• Maintain accurate records, daily logs and incident reports.
• Contribute to handovers, team meetings and reflective practice.
• Support the maintenance of a safe, clean and homely environment.
• Administer medication in line with training and policy.
• Work flexibly across different homes within the service where required.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Confidential in Bexhill is seeking a Residential Support Worker to help children and young people aged 10-16 with complex needs in an Ofsted registered home. The role offers hourly pay and shifts across days or nights.

You will provide safe, therapeutic care, support emotional wellbeing and build trusting relationships, while promoting independence through activities and structured routines in a supportive, team-based environment.