Therapeutic Residential Support Worker (Trauma‑Informed)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

24/7 GP access

Pension scheme

Company events

Job summary

Super Hiring is recruiting a Residential Support Worker for an Ofsted Registered Children's Home in Bexhill. You will provide therapeutic care to children aged 10-16 with complex needs, supporting their emotional and educational development in a safe, structured environment.

The role requires resilience, excellent communication, and a child-centred approach, with opportunities for progression and additional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (preferred).
• Passion for supporting vulnerable young people and maintaining boundaries.
• Trauma-informed, child-centred approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, consistent and therapeutic care to children and young people.
• Support emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing of young people.
• Build professional relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Safeguard welfare in line with legislation and local policies.
• Deliver care aligned with therapeutic models and individual care plans.
• Support young people to regulate emotions and develop behaviours.
• Promote independence, life skills and engagement in education.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Empathy and compassion

Strong communication

Emotional resilience

Professional boundaries

Trauma-informed approach

Level 3 Diploma (preferred)

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (preferred)

Job description

Super Hiring is recruiting a Residential Support Worker for an Ofsted Registered Children's Home in Bexhill. You will provide therapeutic care to children aged 10-16 with complex needs, supporting their emotional and educational development in a safe, structured environment.

The role requires resilience, excellent communication, and a child-centred approach, with opportunities for progression and additional qualifications.