Residential Support Worker / Key Worker - Children’s Home


Company:	Additional Resources Ltd
Salary:	£16 - £17.50
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Edgware, HA8 0AB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	3 Sept 2026

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Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a

Residential Support Worker / Key Worker / Therapeutic Practitioner to join a specialist children's residential care provider supporting young people with SEMH needs through a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment.

As a

Residential Support Worker / Key Worker / Therapeutic Practitioner, you will provide emotional and practical support to young people who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), providing a secure, nurturing and therapeutic home environment.

This full-time role offers a salary range of £16.00 - £17.50 per hour plus £60 per sleep-in and benefits. We areopen to considering candidates on a

Permanent, Temp-to-Perm, or Temporary basis.

You will be responsible for:

- Building positive relationships with young people and acting as a consistent, professional role model.

- Providing therapeutic and relational support to help young people manage emotional, developmental and behavioural needs.

- Supporting the delivery and review of individual care plans, risk assessments and support strategies.

- Maintaining appropriate routines, boundaries and structures to encourage positive behaviours and personal development.

- Supporting young people with daily living skills, education, health appointments and community activities.

- Completing accurate records, daily notes, incident reports and other required documentation.

- Supporting safeguarding practices and responding appropriately to challenging situations.

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Care worker, Care Assistant, Residential Therapeutic Practitioner, Childcare Worker, Childcare Practitioner,Therapeutic Practitioner or in a similar role.

- Approx. 2 years of experience working within a children's residential home environment.

- Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (NVQ/QCF or equivalent)

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

- Strong record-keeping skills and the ability to maintain accurate documentation.

- A full UK driving licence.

- Right to work in the UK.

Shift:

- 2 days on / 4 days off rota

- Includes 2 sleep-ins per working cycle

- Weekend and bank holiday availability required

What's on offer:

- Competitive Salary

- Additional sleep-in payments.

- Company pension.

- On-site parking.

- Professional development and career progression opportunities.

- Supportive working environment focused on making a positive difference to young people's lives.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Residential Therapeutic Practitioner looking to join a dedicated team and play an important role in supporting young people's development and wellbeing.

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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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