Change a Child's Future – Join Our Therapeutic Children's Home
Be the person who helps a child feel safe, valued and hopeful again.
Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable children? Do you want more than just a job—you want a career where every day has purpose?
At The Farmhouse, our therapeutic children's home in Great Haywood, Staffordshire, we provide a safe, nurturing home for up to three children aged 5–12 who have experienced significant early-life trauma.
Using our unique Prep4Fostering model, we help children heal, grow and develop the confidence and emotional resilience they need to move into loving, long-term foster families.
This is your opportunity to become part of a close-knit, supportive team that truly changes lives.
Why Join Us?
We believe exceptional care starts with exceptional support for our team.
When you join The Farmhouse, you'll benefit from:
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A small, family-style home where you can build meaningful relationships with children.
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A trauma-informed, therapeutic approach that puts children first.
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Ongoing support and guidance from our dedicated Clinical Psychologist.
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Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
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A supportive management team who value your wellbeing and career progression.
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The opportunity to progress into a Senior Residential Support Worker role if you're ready for the next step.
About the Role
As a Residential Support Worker (or Senior Residential Support Worker), you'll play a vital role in helping children feel safe, secure and understood.
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Create a warm, caring and therapeutic home environment.
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Support children with daily routines, education, hobbies and family contact.
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Encourage independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
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Build positive, trusting relationships that help children recover from trauma.
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Work alongside colleagues, therapists and external professionals to achieve the very best outcomes.
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Maintain accurate records and contribute to personalised care plans.
No two days are the same—but every day gives you the chance to make a lasting impact.
What We're Looking For
Essential
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Full UK driving licence.
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Right to work in the UK.
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Willingness to work 24-hour shifts, including sleep-ins.
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A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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A caring, resilient and positive attitude.
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Commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centred therapeutic care.
Desirable
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Experience working in a children's residential home.
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Experience supporting children who have experienced trauma or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
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PRICE, Team Teach or similar behaviour management training.
We also welcome applications from experienced Residential Support Workers who hold a Level 3 qualification and are looking to take the next step into a Senior role.
Is This You?
We're looking for people who are compassionate, patient and emotionally resilient—people who understand that trust takes time and that small victories can have life-changing outcomes.
If you're committed to helping children heal from trauma and build brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you.
Start a Career That Changes Lives
This isn't just another care job.
It's an opportunity to become a trusted adult in a child's life, helping them rediscover safety, happiness and hope for the future.
Apply today and be part of a team that's transforming children's lives—one child at a time