Senior Therapeutic Support Worker — Trauma-Informed Lead

Ubuntu Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's therapeutic care provider is seeking a passionate Senior Therapeutic Support Worker in Shrewsbury, UK. This role involves delivering high-quality, child-centred care, with responsibilities including promoting safety and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience with children and a Diploma in Children's Residential Childcare. Benefits include bonuses, a pension scheme, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional development. Join us to make a genuine difference in children's lives.

Benefits

£250 annual retention bonus

Paid incentives for working Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Generous overtime rates

Birthday day off

NEST pension scheme

CPD opportunities in therapeutic childcare

Refer a Friend bonus (£500)

Blue Light Discount access

Free DBS check and update service

Free annual flu vaccination and eye test

"I am because you are" staff recognition award

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s 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.
• Champion PACE and other therapeutic approaches.
• Make child-centred decisions.
• Promote children’s safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate

Reflective practice

Effective communication

Trauma-informed care

Emotional resilience

Education

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children’s Residential Childcare

Minimum one year’s experience working with children

Job description

A children's therapeutic care provider is seeking a passionate Senior Therapeutic Support Worker in Shrewsbury, UK. This role involves delivering high-quality, child-centred care, with responsibilities including promoting safety and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience with children and a Diploma in Children's Residential Childcare. Benefits include bonuses, a pension scheme, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes professional development. Join us to make a genuine difference in children's lives.