Therapeutic Residential Support Worker

SuperHiring; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare and 24/7 GP Access

Fully Funded Level 3 and Level 5

Career development pathways

Gym membership contributions

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Flexible and therapy support

Overtime rate enhancements

Company sick pay

Pension scheme

Company events

Job summary

SuperHiring is seeking a Residential Support Worker for a 6-bed Ofsted registered children’s home in Eastbourne. The role involves compassionate, trauma-informed care for children aged 4 to 16 with complex needs, offering Monday–Sunday shifts with day and night options.

Salary is £13.82–£17.29 per hour. Benefits include private healthcare, funded qualifications, career progression, and additional family-friendly and wellbeing perks.

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 ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma if not held.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, consistent and therapeutic care to children and young people.
• Support 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 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 when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Trauma-informed

Professional boundaries

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

SuperHiring is seeking a Residential Support Worker for a 6-bed Ofsted registered children’s home in Eastbourne. The role involves compassionate, trauma-informed care for children aged 4 to 16 with complex needs, offering Monday–Sunday shifts with day and night options.

Salary is £13.82–£17.29 per hour. Benefits include private healthcare, funded qualifications, career progression, and additional family-friendly and wellbeing perks.