Residential Therapeutic Care Worker

YMCA Robin Hood Group; Goole; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in England is seeking a Residential Therapeutic Care Worker to ensure the safety and well-being of children in a residential setting. You will provide nurturing care, support children during challenging moments, and maintain a positive environment. A resilient, caring, and flexible individual with a full UK driver's licence and an enhanced DBS check is ideal for this role. The position offers competitive compensation, funded training opportunities, and a minimum of 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Funded training and qualifications

Well-being package including GP access

Minimum 23 days annual leave

Discounted YMCA childcare

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Full UK driver's licence is essential for school runs and activities.
• Enhanced DBS and child barred list check is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, security and well-being of all children at all times.
• Provide parenting-style care and support bedtime routines.
• Use the therapeutic model to help children stay calm during dysregulated moments.

Skills

Resilient

Calm and consistent

Caring

Confident

Flexible

Safe to work with children

Job description

Job Title: Residential Therapeutic Care Worker

Location: Goole

Salary: £27,303 + overtime

Hours: 40 hours per week including nights, weekends and bank holidays

The Homes: Two 4‑bedroom houses with four established children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, security and well‑being of all children at all times.
• Provide parenting‑style care – support bedtime routines, encourage early‑morning play and games.
• Deliver calm, reassuring care and use the therapeutic model to help children stay calm during dysregulated moments.
• Assist the day‑time team with keeping the home clean, cosy and running smoothly.
• Get to know each child – their likes, needs and how best to support them.
• Keep clear, up‑to‑date records.
• Act as a team player and contribute to a positive working environment.
• Prioritise your continual development and remain open to learning new skills.

What you bring

• Resilient – you won’t give up on a child, even on their toughest days.
• Calm and consistent – you will use training to understand and respond to challenging behaviours.
• Caring – you listen, show up and help children build trust and secure attachments.
• Confident – you handle challenges, advocate for children and be their voice.
• Flexible – you work a rota of long days, evenings, sleep‑ins and weekends, adapting to change when needed.
• Driver’s licence – a full UK licence is essential for school runs and activities.
• Safe to work with children – an enhanced DBS and child barred list check is required.

Values we share

• We Seek Out – we’re always looking for ways to improve.
• We Welcome – we include, respect and support everyone.
• We Inspire – we believe in every person’s potential.
• We Speak Out – we advocate for what’s right.
• We Serve Others – we act with compassion and purpose.

Benefits

• Funded training, qualifications and career progression across YMCA services.
• Quarterly campfires celebrating our impact across the organisation.
• Well‑being package (after probation): 24/7 GP access, health/dental cashback, employment assistance programme.
• Minimum 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 28 days with service.
• Discounted YMCA childcare and holiday clubs.
• £500 refer‑a‑friend bonus.
• Blue Light Card eligibility and 10% discount at YMCA Café and Malt Cross.

Equal opportunity

We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. If you require adjustments to support your application or recruitment process, please let us know.

How to apply

If you believe in the transformative power of therapeutic care and have the relevant experience, share your CV with us at [e-mail].