Child Support Worker
CV-LibrarySittingbourne, KentpermanentPosted: 4 March 2026
Apply NowWe 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
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Young people who have come from trauma backgrounds, including: Family relationship breakdown, emotional and behavioural difficulties, complex need
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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
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7:30am – 8:00pm
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7:30am – 11:00pm + sleep-in until 7:30am
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Full-time role (38–40 hours per week)
Pay
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£12.50 per hour
The Role
You will be responsible for:
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Supporting young people with daily routines and independence skills
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Managing and responding to emotional and behavioural challenges
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Building strong, therapeutic and trusting relationships
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Encouraging engagement in music, creative activities and structured routines
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Maintaining a safe, consistent and nurturing home environment
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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
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Minimum 1 year’s experience within a residential childcare setting
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Aged 22 years or over
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Full UK manual driving licence
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Confident supporting young people with trauma backgrounds and behavioural challenges
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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
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