Senior Support Worker - Hartlepool

Brook Street Social Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Child Care Practitioner to lead a dedicated team in a residential childcare setting. The role involves ensuring the well-being of children, mentoring staff, and contributing to care plans. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar setting and a Level 3 Diploma. Competitive salary and development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and enhanced overtime rates

Paid mileage and sleep-ins

Excellent training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a social care/residential childcare setting.
• Strong communication skills - verbal and written.
• Ability to work shifts including sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small team to implement daily care plans.
• Take responsibility for key working duties, including care planning.
• Engage in recreational and community activities with children.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Tools

Business car insurance

Job description

Senior Therapeutic Child Care Practitioner Location: Hartlepool - Based in a Residential Childcare Setting Salary: 30,014.40 per annum ( 15.60/hour) + sleep-ins, mileage, and overtime (paid at time and a half) Full-time Permanent Includes sleep-ins & shift work

Are you passionate about making a real and lasting difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the experience and leadership skills to provide therapeutic care and guide a team within a residential childcare setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Therapeutic Child Care Practitioner to join a dedicated and supportive team in a well-established residential children's service.

About the Role As a Senior Practitioner, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of the children in your care. You will lead by example, provide structure and consistency, and work closely with families, professionals, and your team to deliver the highest standards of care. You'll also be responsible for mentoring staff, deputising in the absence of management, and contributing to the effective delivery of care plans, safeguarding practices, and personal development programmes for young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small team to implement daily care plans
• Act as a positive role model and promote high standards of professional practice
• Take responsibility for key working duties, including care planning and progress reporting
• Ensure medication administration, health plans, and safeguarding procedures are followed
• Contribute to reviews, care assessments, and liaise with external agencies
• Support the promotion of education, well-being, and identity in young people
• Maintain effective risk assessments and support behavioural management plans
• Engage in recreational and community activities with children
• Contribute to the upkeep and safe operation of the home

What We're Looking For
Essential:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a social care/residential childcare setting
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Strong communication skills - verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive, resilient, and caring attitude
• Full UK driving license and use of a car for work (business insurance required)
• Ability to work shifts including sleep-ins

Desirable:

• Recognised Social Work Qualification
• Experience engaging with young people with complex emotional needs
• Familiarity with therapeutic care approaches and multi-agency collaboration

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary and enhanced overtime rates
• Paid mileage and sleep-ins
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young lives

Apply Now
If you're ready to take the next step in your childcare career and join a passionate, child-focused team, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered.