Harborough Mews Care Limited Children’s Home Job Descriptions – Therapeutic Residential CareThis document outlines the key roles within a therapeutic children’s home supporting children aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), trauma, and autism spectrum conditions. The home operates under Ofsted regulations and uses trauma-informed, PACE-based, and restorative approaches to care.1. Residential Support Worker (RSW)Responsible to: Senior Residential Support Worker / Deputy ManagerPurpose: To provide high-quality, child-centred care and support to children and young people in a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment that promotes their emotional wellbeing, resilience, and development.Key Responsibilities• Provide day-to-day care and support for young people in accordance with individual care plans.• Model positive behaviour and build trusting relationships using PACE principles (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy).• Support children to develop daily living skills and achieve personal goals.• Promote education, health, and emotional development through structured routines and consistent boundaries.• Contribute to risk assessments, behaviour management plans, and care plan reviews.• Accurately record observations, incidents, and daily reports using trauma-informed language.• Participate in supervision, training, and reflective practice sessions.• Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.Qualifications & Experience• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years).• Experience working with children with EBD, trauma, or disabilities.• Understanding of safeguarding, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care.

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