Residential Therapeutic Care Worker

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

Job summary

A community-focused organization seeks a Residential Therapeutic Care Worker in Selby, UK. You'll ensure children's safety and well-being, provide calm and consistent care, and engage in activities that foster trust and attachment. Applicants must have resilience, flexibility, and a UK driving license. The role offers competitive pay, funded training, and a comprehensive well-being package, as well as career progression within YMCA services.

Benefits

Funded training and qualifications

Well-being package

23 days annual leave

Discounted YMCA childcare

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Essential to have a full UK driving license for school runs and activities.
• Enhanced DBS with child barred list check is needed for safety.
• Experience in care roles is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times.
• Provide calm and reassuring care to the children.
• Keep clear, up-to-date records of children's activities and progress.

Skills

Resilience

Calmness

Caring

Confidence

Flexibility

Driving

Job description

Job Title: Residential Therapeutic Care Worker

Location: Selby

Salary: £27,030 + overtime

Hours: 40 hours per week including weekends and bank holidays, working on a 2 on 4 off schedule

The Home: Beautiful 4 bedroom home with care for 2 children

Role

• Ensure the safety, security and well‑being of our children at all times
• Provide a level of care as a parent would; help with bedtime routine and early morning activities
• Provide calm, reassuring care
• Support the day‑time team to 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
• A driver – a full UK licence is essential for school runs and activities
• Safe to work with children – an enhanced DBS with child barred list check is required

What We Value

• 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

Our North Star

• Build the relationships that help children discover who they are
• Develop the skills and confidence to shape their own life
• Learn how to connect with and contribute to the world around them

Benefits

• Funded training, qualifications and career progression across YMCA services
• Quarterly Campfires celebrating our impact
• Well‑being package (after 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 and 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 for all staff. We encourage applicants who need adjustments to the recruitment process to contact us at [e-mail].

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks and thorough vetting as part of our safeguarding commitment.

How to Apply

Please share your CV with us. We reserve the right to close the position earlier than advertised. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide specific feedback if you are not shortlisted.

For an informal conversation before applying, please reach out.