Therapeutic Care Worker - Full Training Provided

Charles Hunter Associates; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Ongoing development

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is recruiting a Therapeutic Care Worker for a 4-bed residential children's home in the UK. The role offers full training, ongoing development and a pathway for career progression. Starting salary is £27,976 per year with additional £60 sleep-in shifts.

Flexibility for long shifts, weekends, and bank holidays is required, and a driving licence is essential. You will support children with emotional, physical and developmental needs, build trust, model positive behaviours

Qualifications

• Driver's licence required.
• Experience supporting young people in care or trauma-informed settings preferred.
• Ability to be patient, resilient, and caring in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Act as a positive role model
• Support young people who have experienced trauma
• Encourage positive activities, routines and life experiences
• Help young people develop independence and confidence
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team
• Uphold strong safeguarding practices

Skills

Driver's licence

Job description

Therapeutic Care Worker - Full Training Provided

Up to £27976 per annum + £60 per sleep in shift

Permanent

Social Care

POSTED ON

04 SEPTEMBER 2026

REFERENCE

SSTCWDM_1788533431

Do you want to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children?

Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for dedicated Support Workers to join my clients 4 bed residential children's home supporting some of the UK's most vulnerable children and young people. This is a trauma-informed environment where patience, resilience, consistency and genuine care are essential.

This role requires real dedication and heart, as you will be supporting young people who may have experienced significant trauma and challenging life experiences.

The role also requires flexibility, with long shifts including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts.

What's on offer:

• Starting salary of £27,976 per year
• Supportive and dedicated team environment
• Full training and ongoing development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Rewarding and meaningful work supporting vulnerable young people

The Role:

• As a Support Worker, you will:
• Support children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Act as a positive role model
• Support young people who have experienced trauma
• Encourage positive activities, routines and life experiences
• Help young people develop independence and confidence
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team
• Uphold strong safeguarding practices

This role includes long shifts, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins, so flexibility is essential.

Please be aware this role requires a driver with a full UK driving licence and is unable to offer sponsorship.