Therapeutic Care Worker - Full Training Provided

Charles Hunter Associates; Paignton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Fully funded training

Progression opportunities

Pension and benefits

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is recruiting a Therapeutic Care Worker for a permanent role within a Dartington-based children’s home. The post offers full training and progression opportunities within a council-run service, supporting children with learning disabilities.

The role requires a driving licence, UK work eligibility, and the ability to work on site in a residential setting. Salary starts at £31,000 per year with full benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Residence and the right to work in the UK is required.
• Driving licence and access to a car is required.
• Experience in residential children's homes, LD services, schools or SEN settings or youth work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with learning disabilities to meet emotional, physical, developmental and care needs.
• Help children develop independence, communication and life skills per individual plans.
• Model a positive attitude, empathy, patience and resilience.
• Encourage positive life experiences and help children achieve personal goals.

Job description

Therapeutic Care Worker - Full Training Provided

Therapeutic Care Worker - Full Training Provided

Up to £31000 per annum

Permanent

Social Care

POSTED ON

10 SEPTEMBER 2026

REFERENCE

SSTCWD_1789036539

Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for personal development?

My client is the council who are looking to staff their children's homes so they can increase the number of beds on offer to local children in care.

We are looking to hire permanent Therapeutic Support Workers in a residential Learning and Physical Disabilities (LD) children's home in Dartington. This home supports children and young people with learning and physical disabilities, providing a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential.

Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have residence and the right to work within the UK. You must have a driving licence and access to a car for this role.

On offer is a permanent job in the public sector which includes all the benefits, full training and qualification programme for your development, plus annual pay uplifts.

If you have experience working in residential children's homes, Learning Disability services, schools or SEN settings, youth work, with young people, in custodial or young offenders' services, or have a degree in psychology, sociology or a relevant subject, this is a great opportunity for you.

Benefits for the Therapeutic Support Worker include:

Starting salary of £31,000 (£26,824 plus £4,000 sleep-ins)

Paid DBS

Fully funded training

Ongoing progression opportunities

Pension, maternity and paternity benefits, and more

The unique opportunity to work in a local council children's service

Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Support Worker:

Supporting children and young people with learning disabilities to meet their emotional, physical, developmental, and individual care needs.

Helping children develop independence, communication, and life skills in line with their individual support plans.

Display yourself as an appropriate role model.

Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy, patience, and resilience.

Encourage positive life experiences and help children achieve their personal goals.