Senior Therapeutic Support Worker

HAND Enterprise Solutions LTD.; Lydham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay

Induction & training

Leadership development

Career progression

Job summary

HAND Enterprise Solutions LTD. seeks a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker for a new residential children’s home in North Shropshire. You will lead shifts, deliver therapeutic care, and act as on-shift decision-maker to ensure safeguarding and high-quality support.

You will mentor staff, maintain detailed records, and build strong relationships with children, families, and external professionals to support education and healthcare access.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare or similar care environment.
• Experience leading shifts or mentoring colleagues.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Willingness to undertake on-call duties and sleep-ins.
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and therapeutically.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and oversee day-to-day running of the home.
• Provide therapeutic care for children and young people.
• Act as on-shift decision-maker and ensure safeguarding.
• Coach and develop support staff.
• Maintain safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Prepare and review care records, reports, and risk assessments.
• Build relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Support education, healthcare, appointments, activities and community access.

Skills

Leadership

Therapeutic care

Communication

Safeguarding

Organisation

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Senior Therapeutic Support Worker Location: North Shropshire (New Children's Home)

Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.

Salary: £31,605 - £34,255 per annum (dependent on experience) + £65 per sleep-in

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 173 hours per month on a rolling shift pattern, typically 2 shifts on and 4 shifts off. Attendance at training and team meetings may occasionally fall outside of the normal rota.

Make a Difference Every Day

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to join a new residential children's home in North Shropshire. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within a therapeutic care setting, supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.

The Role

Working Closely With The Registered Manager, You Will

• Lead shifts and ensure the effective day-to-day running of the home
• Provide therapeutic care and support to children and young people.
• Act as the responsible decision-maker on shift.
• Motivate, mentor, and develop support staff.
• Promote a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare remain at the centre of all practice
• Complete and oversee care records, reports, risk assessments, and other documentation.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and external professionals.
• Support young people to access education, healthcare, appointments, activities, and community opportunities.

Participate In On-call Duties As Required

About You

• Has experience working within residential childcare, children's services, or a similar care environment.
• Has experience leading shifts or supporting the development of colleagues.
• Is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• Can confidently manage challenging situations in a calm and therapeutic manner.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Has strong organisational and report-writing skills.
• Is committed to ongoing personal and professional development.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work shifts, sleep‑ins, weekends, and on-call duties.
• Ability to undertake all aspects of the role, including domestic tasks, driving, and physical interventions where required. Full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £31,605 - £34,255 per annum.
• Additional £65 payment for each sleep‑in worked.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and development opportunities.
• The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people every day.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment procedures.