Residential Therapeutic Care Worker

YMCA Robin Hood Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Nottingham seeks a Residential Therapeutic Care Worker to ensure the safety and well-being of looked-after children. Responsibilities include providing calm and reassuring care, supporting children's routines, and building trusting relationships. Candidates should be resilient, caring, and confident, with a full UK driving license. This role offers funded training, career progression, and a well-being package. Salary is £27,303 plus overtime for a full-time contract requiring 40 hours per week.

Benefits

Funded training and qualifications

Quarterly celebrations

Well-being package

Annual leave

Discounted YMCA childcare

Refer-a-friend bonus

Discounts at YMCA Café and Malt Cross

Qualifications

• You won’t give up on a child, even on their toughest days.
• You’ll use our training to understand and respond to challenging behaviours.
• You’ll listen, show up, and help children build trust and secure attachments.
• You’ll handle challenges, advocate for children, and be their voice.
• You’ll work a rota of long days, evenings, sleep‑ins, and weekends.
• A full UK licence is essential to use our home’s car for school runs.
• An enhanced DBS with child barred list check is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of our children is maintained.
• Provide care as a parent would, help with bedtime routine.
• Support the day team to keep the house running smoothly.
• Get to know the kids and understand how to support them.
• Follow our therapeutic model to help children feel safe.
• Keep clear, up‑to‑date records.
• Create a great working environment within the home.

Skills

Resilience

Calm and consistent behavior

Caring attitude

Confidence

Flexibility

Driving proficiency

Safe to work with children

Job description

Job Advert

At YMCA Robin Hood Group, we provide warm, loving homes across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire where looked‑after children receive the therapeutic care they need to heal and thrive. As a not‑for‑profit organisation, children are always our priority. Our unique, psychologically‑informed care model sets us apart, putting their well‑being before profit every time. We’ll also invest in you — offering the training, support and development you need to deliver exceptional care. From in‑house learning to clear career pathways, we’re here to help you grow as far as your ambition takes you.

Residential Therapeutic Care Worker

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £27,303 + overtime

Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays, working on a 2‑week rolling rota

The Home: Beautiful 4‑bedroom home with 2 new children

Role Overview

As our new Residential Therapeutic Care Worker, you will:

• Ensure the safety, security and most importantly, the well‑being of our children is maintained at all times
• Provide a level of care as a parent would; help with bedtime routine and early morning fun and games
• Provide calm, reassuring care
• Support the day‑time team to help keep the house clean, cosy and running smoothly
• Get to know the kids – what they like, what they need, and how to support them
• Follow our therapeutic model to help them stay calm and feel safe during dysregulated moments
• Keep clear, up‑to‑date records
• Be a team player creating a great working environment within the home
• Prioritise your continual development and be open to learning new things

About You

• Resilient – You won’t give up on a child, even on their toughest days
• Calm and consistent – You’ll use our training to understand and respond to challenging behaviours
• Caring – You’ll listen, show up, and help children build trust and secure attachments
• Confident – You’ll handle challenges, advocate for children, and be their voice
• Flexible – You’ll work a rota of long days, evenings, sleep‑ins, and weekends – we plan ahead but value your support when things change
• A driver – A full UK licence is essential to use our home’s car for school runs and activities
• Safe to work with children – An enhanced DBS with child barred list check is required

Values

• We Seek Out – We’re always looking for ways to do better
• 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

North Star

• Builds the relationships that help them discover who they are
• Develops the skills and confidence to shape their own life
• Learns how to connect with and contribute to the world around them

Benefits

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

Diversity & Safer Recruitment

YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to equal opportunities, promoting diversity, and creating an inclusive culture where all staff can thrive. Should you require any adjustments to support your participation in the recruitment process, please share your needs with us so we can support you. Please contact [e-mail] in the first instance.

We follow rigorous safer recruitment processes to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Ready to Apply?

If you believe in the transformative power of therapeutic care, share our values, and have the relevant experience to match, we want to hear from you.

Please share your CV with us!!

What Happens Next?

We reserve the right to close the position earlier than advertised if required.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide specific feedback on why you may not have been shortlisted.