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 ..... full job details .....