Therapeutic Residential Youth Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

GP access 24/7

Free meals on shift

Pension scheme

Company bonus scheme

Gym membership 40 per month

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a dedicated Residential Support Worker to join a 4-bed Ofsted registered children's home in Bexhill. You will provide safe, therapeutic care for 10–16 year-olds with complex needs in a nurturing, structured environment.

The role involves day and night shifts, opportunities for career progression, and enhanced staff benefits. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is preferred or a willingness to complete it.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people preferred.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Emotional resilience and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• A trauma-informed, child-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, consistent and therapeutic care to children and young people.
• Support emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing.
• Build positive, professional relationships while maintaining boundaries.
• Safeguard and promote welfare in line with policies and guidance.
• Deliver care aligned with therapeutic models and individual plans.
• Support young people to regulate emotions and develop skills.
• Promote independence, life skills and education routines.
• Contribute to activities, trips and experiences.
• Maintain records, logs and incident reports.
• Assist with handovers and team reflections.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication

Emotional resilience

Trauma-informed approach

Professional boundaries

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Confidential is seeking a dedicated Residential Support Worker to join a 4-bed Ofsted registered children's home in Bexhill. You will provide safe, therapeutic care for 10–16 year-olds with complex needs in a nurturing, structured environment.

The role involves day and night shifts, opportunities for career progression, and enhanced staff benefits. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is preferred or a willingness to complete it.