RSW, Therapeutic Residential Worker,Children's Residential Support Worker, Therapeutic Interventional Worker,

Hays Specialist Recruitment is actively recruiting for an experienced Children's Residential Therapeutic Intervention Worker based in (Teddington) Southwest London. Salary: £30,000 - £32,000Your New CompanyHays are recruiting for a talented Children's Therapeutic Intervention Worker to work with one of the best children's homes in London. Working directly with the local authorities, you will be part of a large team of residential workers, with the intention of moving in between 3 homes based in South West London when and where needed. Your New Role

Providing essential support to children and young people (12-16 years old) within residential homes with complex emotional needs and EBD.

Creating a safe and nurturing environment to foster their independence.

Engaging in diverse day-to-day activities tailored to their needs.

Assisting with household tasks like cooking and cleaning.

Supporting learning and homework completion.

Building trust and responsibility to accompany them to appointments and activities.

Ensuring keen attention to

What you'll need to succeed

Preferred Experience: Prior experience in a children's residential home is preferred. Experience with children is a must, especially those with complex needs. However, we welcome candidates with relevant transferable experience supporting young people with challenging needs. (Note: those with prior experience will be prioritised)

Ideal Qualifications: Qualifications such as an NVQ L3 are ideal. An NVQ LVL 2 is a must. (Note: Those with NVQ L3 are prioritised)

Flexibility: We're seeking workers who are as flexible as possible, our client will be providing ample notice for shifts (more than 1 month in advance) to ensure adherence to rota.

Resilience: This role can be challenging, so a strong will, perseverance, and patience are essential when dealing with difficult situations, problem solving skills will also be prioritised.

Effective Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills are necessary. You'll be responsible for writing in logbooks and potentially preparing reports.

What you'll get in return

We provide all our workers with access to online training portal. In addition to required training, you can use this portal to access several different courses and modules for your own professional development which can make you more desirable to potential employers.

Ample opportunity to progress your career to its heights, including paid for NVQ qualifications and various roles such as Social Working and Outreach.

Dedicated recruitment consultants to aid you with your employability endeavours, including further temporary work.

What you need to do nextIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email your CV to If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career (you will be asked to provide a CV beforehand). #