Overview
Were recruiting for a small, specialist therapeutic childrens home in Chatham that supports just 6 children aged 10-18 with EBD and complex trauma backgrounds. This is a long-term placement home, 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.
The Home
* Trauma-informed, nurturing, and relationship-led care
* School on-site
* 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
* 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 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
* 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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