Child Support Worker

We are currently recruiting experienced Residential Support Workers to join a small, therapeutic children’s home supporting young people aged 11 - 17. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing and creative service that places strong emphasis on therapeutic care About the Home * Young people who have come from trauma backgrounds, including: Family relationship breakdown, emotional and behavioural difficulties, complex need * A fully therapeutic environment with: Sensory and chill-out spaces, counselling rooms, music and arts area This is a smaller provider, offering a close-knit team environment where staff feel valued and supported. Shift Pattern * 7:30am – 8:00pm * 7:30am – 11:00pm + sleep-in until 7:30am * Full-time role (38–40 hours per week) Pay * £12.50 per hour The Role You will be responsible for: * Supporting young people with daily routines and independence skills * Managing and responding to emotional and behavioural challenges * Building strong, therapeutic and trusting relationships * Encouraging engagement in music, creative activities and structured routines * Maintaining a safe, consistent and nurturing home environment * Recording daily logs and contributing to care planning This role requires resilience, emotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations. Essential Requirements * Minimum 1 year’s experience within a residential childcare setting * Aged 22 years or over * Full UK manual driving licence * Confident supporting young people with trauma backgrounds and behavioural challenges * Passionate about therapeutic care and making a lasting difference This is a great opportunity for experienced residential staff who are looking to work in a creative, therapeutic environment within a smaller, supportive organisation. If you are ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career, we would love to hear from you