Residential Support Worker - Therapeutic Children Home
We re recruiting for a small, specialist therapeutic children s home in Chatham that supports just 8 children aged 5 10 with EBD and complex trauma backgrounds. This is a long-term placement home, where children typically stay 2 3 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 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, you ll: 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 They re Looking For Reliable, resilient, and emotionally intelligent individuals Experience in residential care, schools, or family s
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