Therapeutic Care Worker – Children’s Home
Ashford, Kent
Permanent
Social Care
Posted on 05 JUNE 2026
Reference: SSTCWA_1780667785
If you have a passion for working with children and young people and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, this may be a new exciting opportunity for you.
We are looking for Residential Support Workers to join a fantastic charity that supports vulnerable young people in the UK via homes based in Smeeth.
Based in our residential community, you will work with young people aged 5‑18 who have suffered severe childhood trauma linked to exploitation, neglect, domestic violence and abuse. Your role will be to help them understand their trauma and re‑establish a positive view of the world.
The role requires full commitment; it is a serious career path that demands self‑sacrifice to ensure the young people are always put first and receive the support they need. The job involves long hours (sometimes 24‑hour shifts), overnight sleep in shifts, alternate weekends, and occasionally staying beyond your shift to ensure safe handover or bedtime routines.
Benefits include:
- £32,908 salary including 2 sleep‑ins a week (39‑hour contract)
- Excellent career progression always available
Do you have:
- A burning desire, passion and full 100% commitment to working with vulnerable children
- Flexibility to work long hours, weekends, sleep in shifts and stay later when required
- An open, honest, self‑reflective personality who can understand their own life struggles and compartmentalise
- Some experience working with young people is beneficial
- Full UK Driving licence
For more information apply now.
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