Senior Therapeutic Lead — Residential Childcare

Common Thread Ltd; Lanark; Vor Ort; GBP 27.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

On-site parking

Referral programme

Sick pay

Zusammenfassung

Common Thread Ltd is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to lead and support a team within our residential care homes near Lanark. You will work closely with the House Manager to ensure a safe, caring environment for young people with challenging life experiences.

We value strong leadership, safeguarding knowledge and a trauma‑informed approach, with flexible sleep‑over and weekend on‑call arrangements. A full UK driving license is required.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within residential care or relevant field.
• HNC Social Care and SVQ 3 required; SVQ 4 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
• Flexibility for sleep over shifts and on call which will involve weekend working
• Full UK driving license

Aufgaben

• Lead and coach team members to deliver high-quality care for looked-after children.
• Collaborate with House Manager to create a stable, safe, and caring living environment.
• Model integrity and honesty while supporting staff development and safeguarding practices.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Safeguarding knowledge

Trauma-informed approach

Sleepover shifts flexibility

Weekend on-call availability

Driving license (UK)

Ausbildung

HNC Social Care

SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)

SVQ 4 Social Services (Children and Young People) desirable

Jobbeschreibung

Common Thread Ltd is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to lead and support a team within our residential care homes near Lanark. You will work closely with the House Manager to ensure a safe, caring environment for young people with challenging life experiences.

We value strong leadership, safeguarding knowledge and a trauma‑informed approach, with flexible sleep‑over and weekend on‑call arrangements. A full UK driving license is required.