Senior Therapeutic Support Worker

YOURRECRUIT LIMITED · 07364602; Peacehaven; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive hourly pay

Fully funded training

28 days' annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

DBS check

Referral scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

YourRecruit Ltd in Waterlooville is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to join a children’s residential home. You will provide high-quality therapeutic care, build trusting relationships and support children and young people with complex needs to reach their potential.

The role requires 39 hours per week, long days and sleep-ins, with a starting pay of £16.25 per hour plus £3,000–£6,000 annually for sleep-ins. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Competenze

• 12 months' experience in a children's residential home.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Knowledge of child-centred and therapeutic approaches to care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, flexible and emotionally resilient approach.

Mansioni

• Provide high-quality, child-centred and therapeutic care within a residential children's home.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Act as a positive role model, offering encouragement, praise and emotional support.
• Support young people through challenging situations with patience and resilience.
• Promote independence, confidence, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Contribute to care plans, safeguarding procedures and team discussions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, stable and supportive home environment.

Conoscenze

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Empathy

Teamwork

Formazione

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Descrizione del lavoro

Salary: From £16.25 per hour, plus £3,000–£6,000 annually for sleep-ins

Hours: 39 hours per week, including long days and sleep-ins

Contract: Full-time

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for a compassionate and resilient Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to join a children's residential care home in Waterlooville.

The role involves supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma and may have complex emotional, behavioural and developmental needs. The successful candidate will help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people feel valued, build confidence and develop the skills needed to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, child-centred and therapeutic care within a residential children's home.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Act as a positive role model, offering encouragement, praise and emotional support.
• Support young people through challenging situations using patience, empathy and resilience.
• Promote independence, confidence, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Contribute to care plans, safeguarding procedures and team discussions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, stable and supportive home environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 months' experience working in a children's residential home.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Knowledge of child-centred and therapeutic approaches to care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, flexible and emotionally resilient approach.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging behaviour.
• Flexibility to work long-day shifts and sleep-ins.

Candidates with transferable experience in education, youth work, care, security or supporting vulnerable individuals may also bring valuable skills to the role.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with enhanced rates recognising qualifications and experience.
• Fully funded training and professional development.
• 28 days' annual leave.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Employee wellbeing and counselling support.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Employer-funded Enhanced DBS check.
• Employee referral scheme with a potential bonus.

Right to Work: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is unavailable.

Equality & Safeguarding: YourRecruit Ltd is committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.