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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