Senior Therapeutic Support Worker – Children’s Residential
Heart & Home Living
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Job summary
Heart & Home Living in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated Senior Support Worker to assist the Manager and Deputy Manager in leading a residential home for children and young people with complex needs. You will supervise support staff and foster a nurturing, safe environment.
You will build trusting relationships and provide emotional and practical support to help each young person grow and feel valued. You will guide teams, uphold safeguarding standards, and support ongoing development through
Qualifications
- Level 3 in Health and Social Care for Children and Young Adults, or equivalent, or willingness to work towards it.
- Understanding of current legislation and regulatory frameworks relevant to residential childcare.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, including training, supervision and reflective practice.
Responsibilities
- Support the Manager and Deputy Manager in leading the home and supervising staff.
- Build trusting relationships with young people and provide emotional and practical support.
- Empower young people to grow in confidence and independence.
Skills
Education
Job description
Heart & Home Living provides specialist residential care for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). Our trauma informed, child centred approach ensures every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow.
Heart & Home Living provides specialist residential care for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). Our trauma informed, child centred approach ensures every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. We focus on delivering high quality care, personalised education and life skills development tailored to each young person’s individual needs, helping them build a brighter future.
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll support the Manager and Deputy Manager in leading and managing the home. You’ll supervise and guide support workers, ensuring consistent, high quality care and a nurturing environment. You’ll build meaningful, trusting relationships with young people, offering emotional and practical support through their challenges. Your role is to empower them to grow in confidence, develop independence, and feel a strong sense of belonging. This is a deeply rewarding opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
- Confident in guiding a team and stepping up when needed
- Committed to safeguarding and supporting emotional and developmental needs
- Calm, compassionate and confident in managing challenging behaviours
- Able to work collaboratively with colleagues, professionals and families
- Passionate about helping young people thrive and achieve their potential
- Level 3 in Health and Social Case Children and Young Adults, or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards achieving it
- Understanding of current legislation and regulatory frameworks relevant to residential childcare
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, including training, supervision and reflective practice
To meet the physical and practical demands of the role, you must be able to:
- Safely perform physical interventions and restraints (once trained)
- Walk long distances during outings and community activities
- Carry heavy provisions or equipment for trips and activities
- Get down to floor level to engage in play or therapeutic activities
- Work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep ins
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Competitive salary + quarterly performance bonus (when home is at full occupancy)
- £500 retention bonus after 12 months
- £300 “Recommend a Colleague” bonus
- £2.00 p/h for overtime enhancement
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme
- Employee mentoring and professional development
- Casual dress, company events, pension scheme, cycle-to-work initiative
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Successful completion of the ‘Proactive Approaches’ training course within the first 3 months is required
- All offered are subject to enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, within a reasonable timescale
- The role involves regulated activity. It is an offence for barred individuals to apply
- We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received, early applications are encouraged
Join Heart & Home Living and help enrich children’s lives with care, warmth and positive relationships. Celebrate your talents in an empowering team where your development and wellbeing are top priorities.
Apply now for a fulfilling career shaping brighter futures!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £33,280.00 per year
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Store discount
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