Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Common Thread Group; Strathaven; 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 in Scotland near Strathaven is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to lead a small residential team and provide high-quality care to vulnerable young people.

You will coach staff, ensure a safe, trauma-informed environment, and work closely with the House Manager to deliver outcomes. A UK driving license and safeguarding knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within residential care or relevant field.
• HNC Social Care or SVQ 3 required; SVQ 4 desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication and safeguarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the team to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care.
• Create a stable, safe and caring environment for the young people.
• Collaborate with House Manager to drive positive outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Safeguarding knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Sleep-over shifts

Driving licence

Education

HNC Social Care

SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People)

SVQ 4 Social Services (Children & Young People)

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 Strathaven. 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