Therapeutic Residential Support Worker for Children 10-16

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare and GP Access

Fully Funded Level 3/5 Qualifications

Company Bonus Scheme

Free Parking

Pension Scheme

Birthday Paid Off

Job summary

Confidential in Bexhill seeks a Residential Support Worker to help children and teens in an Ofsted Registered Home. You will provide safe, therapeutic care and support their emotional and physical wellbeing, building stable relationships within professional boundaries.

The role involves working across a 24/7 shift pattern in a 4-bed home for ages 10–16, including those with learning disabilities and ASD. Training and career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (preferred).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Trauma-informed and child-centred approach.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and emotional resilience.

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.
• Maintain records, logs and incident reports.
• Participate in handovers, team meetings and reflective practice.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Relationship building

Emotional resilience

Trauma-informed approach

Professional boundaries

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Confidential in Bexhill seeks a Residential Support Worker to help children and teens in an Ofsted Registered Home. You will provide safe, therapeutic care and support their emotional and physical wellbeing, building stable relationships within professional boundaries.

The role involves working across a 24/7 shift pattern in a 4-bed home for ages 10–16, including those with learning disabilities and ASD. Training and career progression are offered.