Senior Therapeutic Residential Care Worker

Motherwell Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's services provider is seeking passionate Therapeutic Residential Care Workers for a new home in South East London. The role involves providing compassionate care and support to children with complex needs, including mental health challenges and trauma histories. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential care, training in therapeutic approaches, and a genuine commitment to improving young lives. This position offers a competitive salary and ongoing professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing professional development

Therapeutic training and clinical supervision

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience working in children's residential care or therapeutic settings.
• Training in restraint, medication administration, safeguarding, and therapeutic approaches.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, compassionate, and therapeutic care in line with individual care plans.
• Use restraint training safely and appropriately to manage high-risk behaviours.
• Administer and record medication in line with policies and procedures.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all young people.
• Support children in developing emotional regulation and independence.

Skills

Experience in children's residential care or therapeutic settings

Training in restraint, medication administration, safeguarding

Understanding of trauma-informed practice

Emotional resilience

Commitment to vulnerable young people's outcomes

Job description

After another year of Ofsted recognising Motherwell Care as a Good provider of Children s Services, we are proud to announce the launch of a brand-new therapeutic children s home in South East London, opening February 2026.

This is not just another children s home. It is a purpose-built, high-staff-ratio (2:1 or 3:1) therapeutic environment designed to support high-risk children with complex needs and significant trauma histories.

We are seeking passionate, resilient, and therapeutically trained Residential Care Workers to join our team and help shape the future of children s residential care.

About the Role

As a Therapeutic Residential Care Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering day-to-day care and therapeutic support to young people presenting with a range of needs, including:

• Mental health challenges
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
• Self-harm, suicidal ideation, and other high-risk behaviours

You will work within trauma-informed frameworks, including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), supporting young people with attachment difficulties, behavioural concerns, and complex trauma.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, compassionate, and therapeutic care in line with individual care plans
• Use restraint training safely and appropriately to manage high-risk behaviours
• Administer and record medication in line with policies and procedures
• Maintain safeguarding standards and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all young people
• Support children in developing emotional regulation, resilience, and independence
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, and external professionals (CAMHS, local authorities, safeguarding partners)
• Contribute to risk assessments, crisis management protocols, and therapeutic interventions
• Promote a culture of healing, safety, and trust within the home

What We re Looking For

• Experience working in children s residential care or therapeutic settings
• Training in restraint, medication administration, safeguarding, and therapeutic approaches
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and person-centred care
• Emotional resilience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for vulnerable young people
• A genuine passion for making a lasting difference in children s lives

What You ll Get

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development, therapeutic training, and clinical supervision
• The opportunity to work in a brand-new, purpose-built therapeutic home
• A supportive leadership team that values integrity, innovation, and impact\
• The chance to be part of a high-performing team dedicated to transforming lives

If you are a compassionate, skilled care worker ready to bring hope, healing, and stability to children with complex and high-risk needs, we would love to hear from you.