?? Residential Support Worker Therapeutic EBD Home Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: £27,500 £29,500 per annum + £70 per sleep-in
Hours: Full-time | 160 hours/month | Rota includes weekends, evenings and sleep-ins
The Home This is not just a jobits a calling. The home supports young people who have experienced significant trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and disrupted attachments. It operates on a deeply therapeutic model that values relationships, consistency, and emotional literacy.
What Youll Be Doing Co-regulating with young people through dysregulation, using empathy and understanding
Supporting education engagement, family contact, and community reintegration
Planning meaningful activities to help build self-esteem and trust
Working closely with the home's therapist and attending reflective practice sessions
Maintaining meticulous records and contributing to care reviews
Being part of a team thats more like a second familyone that never gives up
What We Need from You Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or a firm plan to achieve it)
1+ year experience in a childrens home, youth justice, or secure care
Strong understanding of safeguarding and behaviour support techniques
A deep belief in the potential for change, even when its hard to see
Driving licence preferred
Perks & Culture This home believes in training hard, reflecting often and celebrating the small wins. Youll be supported by leaders who understand the workand still do it.
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