Therapeutic Residential Support Worker for Teens

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Gym membership contribution

Company events

Pension scheme

Free meals on shifts

Blue Light Card

Flexible/paid leave

Job summary

Super Hiringis seeking a Residential Support Worker for an Ofsted Registered Children's Home in Eastbourne. The role supports up to 4 young people aged 13 to 17 with complex needs, delivering safe, therapeutic care and activities to promote independence and wellbeing.

You will help young people with personal care, follow care plans and risk assessments, and work within boundaries to create a nurturing, trauma-informed environment in a Good-rated home.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (preferred).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Emotional resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work within professional boundaries.
• Trauma-informed, child-centered 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 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 activities, trips and experiences for young people.
• Work collaboratively as part of a residential team.
• Maintain accurate records and incident reports.
• Participate in handovers and reflective practice.
• Maintain a safe, clean and homely environment.
• Administer medication in line with training and policy.
• Work flexibly across different homes within the service.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Strong communication

Emotional resilience

Trauma-informed approach

Professional boundaries

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Super Hiringis seeking a Residential Support Worker for an Ofsted Registered Children's Home in Eastbourne. The role supports up to 4 young people aged 13 to 17 with complex needs, delivering safe, therapeutic care and activities to promote independence and wellbeing.

You will help young people with personal care, follow care plans and risk assessments, and work within boundaries to create a nurturing, trauma-informed environment in a Good-rated home.