Therapeutic Residential Support Worker

SuperCare Residential; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

24/7 GP access

Funded Level 3/5 qualifications

Career progression

Gym membership contributions

Birthday paid off

Pension scheme

Company events

Job summary

SuperCare Residential in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide safe, therapeutic care for children and young people aged 10 to 16 in an Ofsted-registered home. The role focuses on emotional and physical wellbeing, building trust, and maintaining boundaries within a supportive team.

You will work within a 24/7 service, with day or night shifts. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is preferred, and the employer offers funded qualifications, career progression,

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (preferred).
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• The ability to work within professional boundaries.
• A trauma informed and child centred approach.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred) or willingness to complete.

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 and consistent relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Safeguard and promote welfare in line with legislation, Local Authority guidance and organisational 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

Experience with children

Strong communication

Emotional resilience

Trauma-informed approach

Boundaries

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred) or willingness to complete

Job description

SuperCare Residential in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide safe, therapeutic care for children and young people aged 10 to 16 in an Ofsted-registered home. The role focuses on emotional and physical wellbeing, building trust, and maintaining boundaries within a supportive team.

You will work within a 24/7 service, with day or night shifts. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is preferred, and the employer offers funded qualifications, career progression,