Children's Residential Worker

Are you passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Do you want to be part of an outstanding national organisation that invests in your development and offers genuine career progression?

We're recruiting Therapeutic Support Workers to join a specialist therapeutic assessment home in Taunton.

This unique service supports young people whose previous placements have broken down, providing a safe, nurturing environment while comprehensive assessments are completed to help identify the most appropriate long-term home.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a highly specialist residential setting where every day you can make a real impact.

The home is easily commutable from Taunton, Wellington, Weston-super-Mare, Bridgwater and Exeter.

• Competitive salary of £33,000 per annum (including an average of 2 sleep-in shifts per week)


• Full-time permanent contract (39 hours per week)


• Paid DBS check


• Fully funded training and qualifications


• Excellent career progression and development opportunities


• Pension scheme


• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits


• Ongoing support from an experienced management team


• The opportunity to work within a specialist therapeutic service making a genuine difference to children's lives

As a Therapeutic Support Worker, you will:

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people


• Help meet each child's emotional, physical and developmental needs


• Build positive, trusting relationships through consistency and compassion


• Act as a positive role model and promote healthy behaviours


• Encourage independence, resilience and positive life experiences


• Support young people through therapeutic and person-centred approaches


• Work collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to achieve the best outcomes

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people


• Empathetic, resilient and emotionally intelligent


• Positive, reliable and committed to making a difference


• Able to remain calm under pressure and build strong relationships


• Keen to learn and develop within a therapeutic residential setting

Previous experience in residential childcare, support work, youth work or social care is beneficial but not essential.

We welcome applications from candidates with the right values and a genuine desire to help young people thrive.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can positively influence the lives of vulnerable children while developing your own career with an outstanding national provider, we'd love to hear from you.

Interviews are taking place this month, so apply today to avoid missing out.

07436 412 945
ssmith@charecruitment.com