Location
Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom
Posted
June 27, 2026
Job Description
We are looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated Residential Support Workers to support children and young people in therapeutic residential and supported accommodation settings.
This is a rewarding opportunity to help vulnerable young people overcome challenges, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes within a safe and nurturing environment.
Shift Pattern:
* 9:00am – 11:00pm (including a sleep-in)
* 7:00am – 9:30am the following morning
* 7 x 24-hour shifts (including sleep-ins) over a 3-week rolling rota
About the Young People
You will be supporting young people who have experienced significant trauma and adversity. Many have backgrounds that include placement breakdowns, poor mental health, attachment difficulties, emotional and behavioural needs, exploitation, substance misuse, self-harm or other vulnerabilities.
The homes follow a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach, where staff focus on building t...
This is a rewarding opportunity to help vulnerable young people overcome challenges, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes within a safe and nurturing environment.
Shift Pattern:
* 9:00am – 11:00pm (including a sleep-in)
* 7:00am – 9:30am the following morning
* 7 x 24-hour shifts (including sleep-ins) over a 3-week rolling rota
About the Young People
You will be supporting young people who have experienced significant trauma and adversity. Many have backgrounds that include placement breakdowns, poor mental health, attachment difficulties, emotional and behavioural needs, exploitation, substance misuse, self-harm or other vulnerabilities.
The homes follow a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach, where staff focus on building t...