Therapeutic Residential Support Worker for Children

SuperCare Residential; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

24/7 GP access

Fully funded Level 3/5 qualifications

Career progression

Gym membership

Job summary

SuperCare Residential is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker to help children and young people aged 10 to 16 with complex needs. You will deliver safe, therapeutic care, build trusting relationships and support education, daily routines and life skills in an Ofsted registered home in Bexhill.

You will work across day or night shifts, be trained in trauma-informed approaches, and contribute to a calm, structured environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or 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

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/young people

Strong communication

Emotional resilience

Professional boundaries

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred)

Job description

SuperCare Residential is seeking a compassionate Residential Support Worker to help children and young people aged 10 to 16 with complex needs. You will deliver safe, therapeutic care, build trusting relationships and support education, daily routines and life skills in an Ofsted registered home in Bexhill.

You will work across day or night shifts, be trained in trauma-informed approaches, and contribute to a calm, structured environment.