SEMH - Senior Children's Residential Support worker

About the Role

We are recruiting for a therapeutic children's residential home in Edgware seeking an experienced and passionate Residential Therapeutic Practitioner to join their therapeutic SEMH provision. You will provide direct emotional and therapeutic support to vulnerable young people who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences, working as part of a dedicated team to create a secure, nurturing and inclusive home environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapeutic and relational support to young people, addressing their developmental and emotional needs

• Contribute to the development and implementation of care plans, promoting positive outcomes and progress toward educational and personal goals

• Maintain high-quality records, daily notes, incident reports and risk assessments

• Champion safeguarding and manage challenging behaviours effectively and therapeutically

• Support young people with daily living skills, education, health appointments and community access

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, the clinical team, social workers and other professionals

• Act as a positive role model and contribute to a stable, consistent home environment

Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Full UK driving licence (clean) – this is mandatory

• Minimum 2 years' experience in children's residential homes

• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (NVQ/QCF or equivalent) – required

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs and/or complex trauma

• Ability and willingness to work the 2-on / 4-off pattern including sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays

• Right to work in the UK

• Ability to reliably commute to / relocate for Edgware

Desirable

• Key worker experience

• Therapeutic, trauma-informed or behaviour-support training

• Previous experience in a therapeutic children's home

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with additional sleep-in payments

• Company pension

• On-site parking

• Professional development and career progression opportunities

• Supportive team environment focused on making a lasting difference for young people

Important Information for Applicants

• Full UK driving licence is non-negotiable. Please do not apply if you do not hold one.

• Candidates must be able to work the stated shift pattern including sleep-ins.

• Please ensure your CV clearly shows children's residential experience, relevant qualifications and driving licence status.