Children's Residential Support Worker
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🏠 Mental Health Support Worker – Residential CAMHS 📍 Colchester, Essex (Stanway area) | Full-Time |
About the Role
CAMHS Professionals are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established, therapeutically-led residential home in the Colchester area. We have 4 full-time contracts available immediately, supporting young people in a beautifully renovated, spacious 4-bedded home that also operates a solo provision for emergency crisis placements.
This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced mental health support workers who are genuinely committed to therapeutic approaches and making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing high-quality, trauma-informed and therapeutic support to young people in a residential setting
- Building positive, trusting relationships with young people to support their emotional wellbeing and development
- Reading and following individual care plans, contributing to handovers and documentation
- Supporting young people with daily routines, community engagement, and age-appropriate independence
Shift Patterns
- Morning shifts: 7:00am – 2:30pm
- Late shifts: 2:30pm – 9:00pm
- 3–4 weekday shifts per week with alternating weekends
- A mix of morning and late shifts
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience working within CAMHS, residential childcare, or mental health support settings
- A strong understanding of and commitment to therapeutic approaches
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and empathetic under pressure
- Confident working with young people who may be presenting in crisis
- Full UK driving licence and own vehicle preferred – the home is not easily accessible by public transport
- Candidates local to the Colchester/Stanway area are strongly encouraged to apply
Why Apply?
- Immediate starts available
- Consistent, ongoing full-time work
- Supportive, dedicated team within a well-resourced, modern home
- Opportunity to grow with the service as capacity increases
📩 To apply or find out more, please contact the CAMHS Professionals team today. CVs are being reviewed urgently – don't miss out!