Therapeutic Care Worker – Merrywood House, Honingham, Norfolk
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Norfolk
Communities:
Merrywood House - Norfolk
Salary: £33,750 per annum
Closing Date: Ongoing
Merrywood House, Honingham, Norfolk
- 40 days’ annual leave;
- Up to 6% employer pension contribution;
- Health benefit and life assurance;
- Relocation package considered;
- The unique opportunity to become a qualified child psychotherapist whilst working in children’s home;
- 45 working hours per week plus sleep in duties.
We will consider applications for part time working or similar arrangements.
Merrywood House is a specialist residential children’s home providing a programme of care, treatment and education for up to 8 children aged between 10 to 18 years.
Childhood First is a teaching organisation; we encourage and facilitate the learning of our team by offering opportunities to undertake further psychotherapeutic and management training, leading to a range of academic and professional qualifications.
Experience of working with children therapeutically or in a residential setting is desirable however, we are able to support and train suitable candidates without experience. The role entails safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and young people to develop to their full potential. This is accomplished through working as part of a team to develop safe, supportive and nurturing relationships with children and working with external stakeholders/partners to meet the overall needs of the children placed at the home.
To apply, please download and complete the application from below and return to jobs@childhoodfirst.org.uk
Childhood First is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and references.
No Recruitment Agencies, we only work with our approved PSL.
Therapeutic Care Worker – Gables House, Tenterden, Kent
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Kent
Communities:
Gables House - Kent
Salary: £33,750 per annum
Closing Date: Ongoing
Gables House, Biddenden, Kent
- 40 days’ annual leave,
- Up to 6% employer pension contribution,
- Health benefit and life assurance.
- Relocation package considered.
- The unique opportunity to become a qualified child psychotherapist whilst working in children’s home.
- 45 working hours per week plus sleep in duties
Gables House is a specialist residential children’s home providing a programme of care, treatment and education for up to 8 children aged between 11 to 13 years on admission.
Childhood First is a teaching organisation; we encourage and facilitate learning of our team by offering opportunities to undertake further psychotherapeutic and management training, leading to a range of academic and professional qualifications.
Experience of working with children therapeutically or in a residential setting is desirable however, we are able to support and train suitable candidates without experience. The role entails safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and young people to develop to their full potential. This is accomplished through working as part of a team to develop safe, supportive and nurturing relationships with children and working with external stakeholders/partners to meet the overall needs of the children placed at the home.
To apply, please download and complete the application from below and return to jobs@childhoodfirst.org.uk
Childhood First is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and references.
No Recruitment Agencies, we only work with our approved PSL.
Therapeutic Care Worker – Earthsea House, Honingham, Norfolk
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Norfolk
Communities:
Earthsea House - Norfolk
Salary: £33,750 per annum
Closing Date: Ongoing
Benefits we offer include:
- 40 days’ annual leave,
- Up to 6% employer pension contribution,
- Health benefit and life assurance.
- Relocation package considered.
- The unique opportunity to become a qualified child psychotherapist whilst working in a children’s home.
- 45 working hours per week plus sleep in duties
Earthsea House, Honingham, Norfolk provide placements for up to ten children aged between 5 to 10 years on admission.
Childhood First is a teaching organisation. We encourage and facilitate the learning of our team by offering opportunities to undertake further psychotherapeutic and management training, leading to a range of academic and professional qualifications.
Experience of working with children therapeutically or in a residential setting is desirable however, we are able to support and train suitable candidates without experience. The role entails safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well being of children and young people to develop to their full potential. This is accomplished through working as part of a team to develop safe, supportive and nurturing relationships with children and working with external stakeholders/partners to meet the overall needs of the children placed at the home.
To apply, please download and complete the application from below and return to jobs@childhoodfirst.org.uk
Childhood First is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and references.
No Recruitment Agencies, we only work with our approved PSL.
Placement and Family Support Worker – Maternity Cover – Tenterden, Kent
Employment Type: Full Time, Contract
Location: Kent
Communities:
Greenfields House - Kent
Salary: £33,853 per annum
Closing Date: Tuesday 10th February 2026
Fixed term Contract – 9 Months maternity Cover
Childhood First is a charity with a long and successful history of providing integrated programmes of care, education and treatment for traumatised children and young people with complex emotional and psychological needs.
The role of the Placement and Family Support Worker is to directly support, maintain and develop the network around the child, liaising, building relationships and communicating between multiple agencies and multi-disciplinary roles, these include, the local authority, social workers, family members, carers and significant others and the child in placement.
Within the community, the role is closely linked with each child in placement and will closely work with the Community Director and the senior management team to ensure that it meets the therapeutic and educational needs and interests of each child. This will necessarily include working closely with professionals and developing their expertise in a psychoanalytic-systemic approach to care, education and treatment.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure that plans for the process of assessment, co-ordination and delivery of placement and family support and transition plans are developed and managed on a day-to-day basis to agreed standards.
- Co-ordinate and facilitate contact arrangements, linking with networks and families in a manner which is integrated with the community’s existing relationship and contribute to and develop its professional effectiveness.
- Contribute to the holistic assessment of needs of children, families and networks.
- Devise and develop tailored packages of support based on assessment.
We would like to hear from you if you have a Level 3 qualification or substantial work experience related to social care, social work, family support or early help. The ideal candidate will also have experience working with children, adolescents and families and have knowledge of parenting skills.
Working hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata)
- Health benefit and life assurance
- Up to 6% pension contributions
Closing date for completed applications: Tuesday, 10 th February 2026
Interview Dates: TBC
To apply, please download and complete the application form or email your CV to jobs@childhoodfirst.org.uk
For an informal discussion or further information, please contact Human Resources by email hr@childhoodfirst.org.uk or call 0203 326 4756.
Childhood First is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and references.