Therapeutic Support Worker – Full training

Therapeutic Support Worker – Full training

Newark, Nottinghamshire – Permanent, Social Care – Posted: 27 May 2026 – REF: SSTSWN_1779888061

Responsibilities

As a Residential Support Worker you will work with young people aged 5‑18 who have experienced severe trauma related to exploitation, neglect, domestic violence and abuse. Your role involves:

• Providing therapeutic support to enable younger clients to understand and process their trauma.
• Delivering care in overnight shifts, long hours and alternate weekends, ensuring safe handovers and bed‑time routines.
• Working within the residential community to maintain a positive environment and build trust with the young people.
• Maintaining accurate record keeping and complying with all health and safety regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Full commitment and dedication to the well‑being of vulnerable children.
• Flexibility to work long hours, weekends, overnight shifts and to stay beyond scheduled hours if required.
• Evidence of self‑reflection and the ability to compartmentalise personal struggles.
• Experience working with young people is beneficial.

Benefits

• £32,908 annual salary.
• 39‑hour contract with two sleep‑ins a week.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.

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Upload your CV to the application portal – we will be in touch if you are suitable.

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