Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Common Thread Group; Lanark; 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

Job summary

Common Thread Group in Lanark is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to lead a small residential care team, delivering a safe, caring, family‑style environment for vulnerable young people. You will work with the House Manager to coach and develop staff, uphold high standards, and ensure outcomes for the young people are at the heart of every decision.

The role requires at least 2 years in residential care, relevant qualifications (HNC Social Care, SVQ levels), strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Requires HNC Social Care or SVQ 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People); SVQ 4 desirable.
• Strong leadership, safeguarding knowledge and safeguarding practices.
• Willingness to participate in sleep over shifts and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a dedicated team to provide safe, caring environments for young people.
• Coach staff alongside the House Manager to uphold high standards and integrity.
• Ensure safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches guide daily practice.
• Coordinate weekend sleepover shifts and on-call cover as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Safeguarding

Trauma informed

Flexibility

Driving licence

Education

HNC Social Care

SVQ 3 Social Services (C&YP)

SVQ 4 (C&YP)

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 Lanark. 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

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 UK driving license

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

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

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

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