Children's Support Worker (Therapeutic Residential)

About the role

Join a therapeutic residential team that provides a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for young people who have experienced trauma. You will use a person‑centred approach to build trust, establish daily routines, and help vulnerable children rewrite their futures.

Key responsibilities

• Develop consistent, trusting relationships so young people feel safe and heard.
• Apply trauma‑informed techniques to support children in managing emotions and high‑pressure moments.
• Assist with daily routines, mealtimes, education, hobbies, and maintain accurate records.
• Act as a positive role model and advocate, ensuring children’s voices shape their care.

Required profile

• Empathy and resilience – remain calm, patient, and professional under pressure.
• Reliability – committed to 24/7 service routines, including long days and sleep‑ins.
• Strong communication – engage effectively with children and work collaboratively within a tight‑knit team.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive pay: £13.20 per hour plus £60 per sleep‑in shift.
• Three‑day work week – full‑time hours delivered over three long days.
• Growth and training – comprehensive induction, ongoing trauma‑informed workshops, and continuous career progression.
• Supportive culture – regular 1‑on‑1 supervision from a management team that values well‑being.