Senior Therapeutic Support Worker — Trauma‑Informed Care Lead

Ubuntu Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker in Shrewsbury to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care to children with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential childcare and a relevant diploma. You will create a nurturing environment, mentor staff, and promote child welfare. Benefits include a retention bonus, generous leave policies, and a supportive work culture. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of children.

Benefits

£250 annual retention bonus

Paid incentives for Christmas and New Year

Generous overtime rates

Birthday day off

NEST pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Refer a Friend bonus (£500)

Blue Light Discount access

Free DBS check

Free annual flu vaccination

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children's Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe, and nurturing therapeutic care.
• Create a warm, therapeutic home for children.
• Support and mentor staff through training.
• Champion therapeutic approaches.
• Promote children's safety and wellbeing.
• Represent the company at meetings.

Skills

Child-centred care

Communication

Team collaboration

Resilience

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children's Residential Childcare

Minimum one year experience working with children or young people

Job description

A children's care organization is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker in Shrewsbury to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care to children with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential childcare and a relevant diploma. You will create a nurturing environment, mentor staff, and promote child welfare. Benefits include a retention bonus, generous leave policies, and a supportive work culture. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of children.