Support Worker
- Location
- DY7
- Pay
- £13.50 - £14.50/hr
- Contract
- Permanent
- Shifts
- Long Day, Sleep In
- Posted
- 29 October 2026
- Applications close
- 19 November 2026
About this role
We are recruiting experienced and qualified Residential Support Workers to join our therapeutic children’s home in Stourton. This is a role for people who already understand residential childcare and can bring confidence, consistency and professional experience into a therapeutic home environment. Essential requirements: ✔ Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare / Children and Young People’s Workforce, or equivalent ✔ Previous experience working within a children’s residential care setting ✔ Good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries ✔ Ability to work therapeutically with children and young people ✔ Reliable, emotionally resilient and able to work effectively as part of a team We are looking for people who can build safe, trusting relationships with young people while maintaining clear boundaries, consistency and a child-centred approach. The role will include supporting young people with daily routines, education, activities, emotional wellbeing, independence and life skills, as well as contributing to care planning, recording, safeguarding and the wider running of the home. ✨ Full-time and part-time roles available ✨ Various shift patterns available, including evenings and weekends ✨ Supportive therapeutic team environment ✨ Ongoing training and development ✨ Competitive salary, dependent on qualification and experience We are particularly interested in applicants who are confident working with young people who may have experienced trauma, instability or disrupted attachments. 📩 To apply or find out more, please send your CV to: samantha@therapeutichomes.co.uk 🔒 Garden Therapeutic Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. If you are an experienced residential childcare professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence a child’s future, we would love to hear from you