Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker - Preston

RGIT Australia; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep in allowance

Overtime rate

Job summary

Therapeutic Care is seeking a Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker in Preston. The role supports the Home Manager, helps implement policies, and supervises junior staff while focusing on safeguarding and the well‑being of looked-after children.

The position offers full‑time hours (35 per week) with a rolling shift pattern, plus additional pay such as sleep-in rates and overtime. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act notice applies.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare with looked-after children.
• Willingness to progress to Team Leader.
• Ability to support Home Manager and supervise junior staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding measures across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Home Manager in ensuring smooth operation of the home and implementing policies.
• Maintain records and promote growth and development of junior staff.
• Foster well‑being and positive outcomes for every young person in our care.

Skills

Residential childcare

Team leadership potential

Safeguarding knowledge

Records management

Job description

Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker - Preston

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 09 Sep 2026

Description

At Therapeutic Care our vision is to provide transformative and life changing therapeutic care for children and young people looked after. We aspire to achieve the best possible sustainable outcomes for our children and young people by providing the best quality care.

We are looking for experienced Residential Childcare Worker who is ready to step to a Team leader position. As a valued member of our team, you will assist the Home Manager in ensuring the smooth operation of the home, implementing policies and procedures, maintaining records, and fostering the growth and development of junior staff. By upholding our company's core values and beliefs, you will play a crucial role in promoting the well‑being and positive outcomes for every young person in our care.

Working hours: 35 hours per week (8am to 11pm);

Shift Pattern: 1 on 2 off rolling shift pattern;

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Sleep in rate - £65 per sleep

Overtime paid at £1 extra

Ensuring the safety and well‑being of children and young people, as well as protecting vulnerable individuals from any form of abuse, is a paramount focus throughout all of Therapeutic Care's services. We are fully dedicated to effectively promoting safeguarding measures across our organisation.

* This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Company Overview

At Therapeutic Care our vision is to provide transformative and life changing therapeutic care for children and young people looked after. We aspire to achieve the best possible sustainable outcomes for our children and young people by providing the best quality care. Creating small and homely environments with wraparound therapy supports the development of safety, connection, learning, and growth, that ultimately allows our young people to heal from their early trauma, to dare greatly and to reach for their potential.