Childrens Residential Support Worker

Were recruiting for a small, specialist therapeutic childrens home in Chatham that supports just 8 children aged 510 with EBD and complex trauma backgrounds. This is a long-term placement home, where children typically stay 23 years, allowing staff to build genuine, meaningful relationships.

This service runs one home only

no expansion plans, no corporate feel

just a consistent, child-centred environment where staff are truly invested in.

About the Home

Trauma-informed, nurturing, and relationship-led care

Children transition to foster families around age 1112

In-house tutor for children not currently in education

Strong focus on enrichment, routine, and emotional safety

Children enjoy :

Daily enrichment activities

Group therapeutic games every weekday evening

After-school clubs (dance, karate, extra classes)

Annual summer camping trip and regular outings (All community activities are fully risk-assessed and supervised

The Role

As a Residential Support Worker, youll :

Provide consistent, loving, and therapeutic care

Support emotional regulation, routines, and daily life

Build long-term attachments and act as a positive role model

Work closely with the therapeutic team and education support

Use a therapeutic parenting approach

this is a home where appropriate affection, comfort, and nurturing are encouraged

Who Theyre Looking For

Reliable, resilient, and emotionally intelligent individuals

Experience in residential care, schools, or family support is ideal

(Family Practitioner or school-based experience is highly transferable)

Confident supporting children with trauma and challenging behaviours

Warm personality, calm under pressure, and genuinely child-focused

Passion for long-term impact rather than short-term placements

This is a role for someone who wants to really parent , not just supervise.

Training, Development & Progression

This service invests in you from day one :

Level 3 Children & Young People qualification fully funded

Enrolled onto Level 3 immediately if unqualified

NAPPI Level 3 (challenging behaviour) training provided

Further education, apprenticeships, and progression fully supported

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