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
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Trauma-informed, nurturing, and relationship-led care
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Children transition to foster families around age 11–12
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In-house tutor for children not currently in education
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Strong focus on enrichment, routine, and emotional safety
Children enjoy:
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Daily enrichment activities
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Group therapeutic games every weekday evening
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After-school clubs (dance, karate, extra classes)
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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:
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Provide consistent, loving, and therapeutic care
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Support emotional regulation, routines, and daily life
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Build long-term attachments and act as a positive role model
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Work closely with the therapeutic team and education support
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Use a therapeutic parenting approach – this is a home where appropriate affection, comfort, and nurturing are encouraged
Who They’re Looking For
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Reliable, resilient, and emotionally intelligent individuals
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Experience in residential care, schools, or family support is ideal
(Family Practitioner or school-based experience is highly transferable)
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Confident supporting children with trauma and challenging behaviours
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Warm personality, calm under pressure, and genuinely child-focused
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Passion for long-term impact rather than short-term placements
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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:
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Level 3 Children & Young People qualification fully funded
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Enrolled onto Level 3 immediately if unqualified
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NAPPI Level 3 (challenging behaviour) training provided
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Further education, apprenticeships, and progression fully supported