Therapeutic Support Worker - Full Training Provided

Charles Hunter Associates; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Career progression

Employee wellbeing

Generous annual leave

Discount schemes

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is recruiting a Therapeutic Support Worker in Downham Market. This permanent full-time role offers full training provided and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

You don't need years of experience in residential childcare. With the right attitude, resilience and compassion, we want to hear from you. You will support daily routines, build trusting relationships, help with school and activities, and encourage independence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• Full training provided.
• Caring, resilient and motivated attributes are valued.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with their daily routines.
• Building positive and trusting relationships.
• Helping young people manage their emotions and behaviours.
• Supporting attendance at school, appointments and activities.
• Encouraging independence and developing life skills.
• Supporting young people through challenging situations.

Skills

Caring

Resilient

Motivated

Job description

Therapeutic Support Worker - Full Training Provided

Therapeutic Support Worker - Full Training Provided

Permanent

Social Care

POSTED ON

04 SEPTEMBER 2026

REFERENCE

DWMTSW0409_1788532858

Location: Downham Market
Salary: Up to £27,976 per year (£ per hour)
Sleep-ins: £60 per sleep

Shift Pattern: 2:4 (07:30am - 10:30pm/Sleep/07:30am - 10:30pm)
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

Make a Real Difference - Every Single Day

Are you looking for a rewarding career where no two days are the same?

We are looking for caring, resilient and motivated Children's Residential Support Workers to join a growing and supportive team.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people who need stability, guidance and someone who believes in them.

You don't need to have years of experience in residential childcare. If you have the right attitude, resilience, compassion and a genuine desire to support young people, we want to hear from you.

Why Join?

• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Employee wellbeing and support programmes
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Employee reward and discount schemes

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will play an important role in helping children and young people feel safe, supported and valued.

Your day could involve:

• Supporting children and young people with their daily routines.
• Building positive and trusting relationships.
• Helping young people manage their emotions and behaviours.
• Supporting attendance at school, appointments and activities.
• Encouraging independence and developing life skills.
• Supporting young people through challenging situations.

Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not always essential. We welcome applications from people with backgrounds in:

• Children's Residential Care
• Support Work
• Education
• Youth Work
• Care
• Mental Health Support
• Teaching Assistant roles
• SEN Support
• Social Care
• Customer-facing roles with transferable skills

This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to build a long-term career in children's residential care.

With training, experience and commitment, there are opportunities to progress into roles such as: