Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Common Thread Group; Abington; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Company pension

Discounted or free food

On-site parking

Referral programme

Sick pay

Enhanced overtime pay

Job summary

Common Thread Group is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker near Abington to lead and coach a small residential care team, ensuring a safe, compassionate environment for vulnerable young people.

You will work with the House Manager to maintain high standards of care, support team development, and apply a trauma-informed approach to complex behaviours while covering sleepover and on-call shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within residential care or relevant field.
• HNC Social Care and SVQ 3 are essential; SVQ 4 desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection; trauma-informed approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a dedicated team to support the needs of young people.
• Collaborate with the House Manager to create a stable, safe and caring environment.
• Coach and develop team members, ensuring high standards of care and integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Safeguarding knowledge

Trauma-informed approach

Education

HNC Social Care

SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)

SVQ 4 Social Services (Children and Young People) desirable

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable young people?

Common Thread are looking for an experienced Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to join our team at our service near Abington. Our small Residential Child Care homes create caring and supportive family-style environments for young people who have had challenging life experiences. By placing the needs and interests of our young people at the heart of everything we do, our therapeutic homes support our young people to heal and grow.

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Enhanced overtime pay

About the job

This is a fantastic leadership opportunity to demonstrate the high standards that we require to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people. Working together with the House Manager, you will help to establish a dedicated and supportive team who are passionate about putting the needs of our young people first and acting with integrity and honesty. You will be able to use your knowledge and experience to help coach and develop members of the team. This is a key leadership role, responsible for creating a stable, safe and caring environment for the young people in our care.

What we look for

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within residential care or relevant field
• Relevant professional qualifications HNC Social Care, SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) is essential. SVQ 4 Social Services (Children and Young People) is desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• A trauma-informed approach and understanding of complex behavioural needs
• Ability to work flexibly participating in sleep over shifts and on call which will involve weekend working.
• Full manual UK driving license
• Existing, valid right to work in the UK as we are unable to provide sponsorship.

£40,532.50 to £41,739.50 per year, depending on qualifications

£40,532.50 to £41,739.50 per year, depending on qualifications

£40,532.50 to £41,739.50 per year, depending on qualifications

£35,256 to £38,106 per year, depending on qualifications