Children Support Worker

Permanent Opportunity

We are recruiting Residential Support Workers to join a small, therapeutic children's home supporting young people who have experienced trauma and neglect.

The home currently supports two young people; we are looking for staff to build strong, consistent and meaningful relationships within a calm and nurturing environment. The service has plans to expand, with two additional homes in registration, offering future progression opportunities.

This is a therapeutic, trauma‑informed setting where understanding behaviour as communication is key. You will play a vital role in helping young people feel safe, supported and empowered to thrive.

• Day shifts: 8:00am - 8:00pm
• Night shifts: 8:00pm - 8:00am

Flexible rota options available, 40 hours per week, including sleep‑ins.

• Provide emotional, practical and therapeutic support
• Build long‑term, trusting relationships with young people
• Support daily routines, education and wellbeing
• Respond calmly and appropriately to behaviour linked to trauma
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and structured environment

• Experience working with children (residential care, schools, SEN, youth work, family support or similar)
• Calm, caring, reliable and emotionally resilient approach
• Strong understanding of trauma‑informed care
• Ability to reflect on practice and accept guidance and support
• Commitment to building consistent, therapeutic relationships

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, including sleep‑ins
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (If not on the Update Service, we can process one for you)

If you're passionate about supporting young people in a therapeutic setting and want to be part of a growing, supportive service, apply today to find out more.