Senior Therapeutic Support Worker - Children's Care Home

YOURRECRUIT LIMITED · 07364602; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Fully funded training

28 days' annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

DBS check

Referral scheme

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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.