Therapeutic Residential Support Worker | Sleep-In Pay & Growth

Senploy; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Every other weekend off

Fully funded qualifications

Career progression

Company pension

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Apple Orchard runs five residential children's homes across Surrey and West Sussex, providing calm, therapeutic environments for boys aged 12-18. You will be a trusted adult, supporting daily routines, education, activities and emotional wellbeing to help children feel safe and supported.

No prior residential childcare experience is required; we offer full induction, ongoing training and regular supervision, with clear progression into senior and leadership roles.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for making a positive difference in children's lives.
• Caring, resilient and patient, with calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing and supportive home environment where children feel valued.
• Support daily routines, education, hobbies and activities that build confidence.
• Build stable, trusting relationships and be a positive role model.
• Keep clear records of progress, behaviour, achievements and important information.
• Work with colleagues, families, local authorities and other professionals to maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Caring

Resilient

Patient

Flexible scheduling

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner/Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Apple Orchard runs five residential children's homes across Surrey and West Sussex, providing calm, therapeutic environments for boys aged 12-18. You will be a trusted adult, supporting daily routines, education, activities and emotional wellbeing to help children feel safe and supported.

No prior residential childcare experience is required; we offer full induction, ongoing training and regular supervision, with clear progression into senior and leadership roles.