Therapeutic Carer Children's Residential Home

Corus Consultancy; Hove; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in therapeutic childcare is seeking dedicated Therapeutic Carers to support children with emotional and behavioral needs. The role involves implementing care plans, providing consistent routines, and acting as a positive role model. Training includes a fully funded Level 3 Diploma and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Fully paid 2-week orientation and 6-month induction

Company-paid sick leave

Healthcare scheme

Opportunities for bonus payments

Continuous support from consultants

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care, education, or youth work.
• Interest in therapeutic care and trauma-informed approaches.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• Implement care and behaviour plans in a therapeutic environment.
• Act as a positive role model and build trust.

Skills

Compassion

Emotional resilience

Ability to work shifts

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Childcare & Education

Job description

About the Role

As a Therapeutic Carer, you'll:

• Support children with complex emotional and behavioural needs

• Help young people manage and understand their emotions and actions

• Work collaboratively within a group-living and therapeutic environment

• Implement care and behaviour plans, while creating a safe and nurturing home

• Provide daily structure, consistency, and meaningful routines

• Act as a positive role model, building trust and emotional connection

Training & Development

• Fully paid 2-week orientation and 6-month induction

• Funded Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Childcare & Education

• Ongoing training and professional development (worth £3,000-£3,500)

• Therapeutic practice training, leadership development, reflective supervision

• Continuous support from in-house and external consultants

Pay & Progression

• Starting pay from £12.21 + per hour

• up to £2,500 extra through sleep-ins/bank holidays

• Opportunities for bonus payments and additional duties

• Company-paid sick leave and healthcare scheme

Who We're Looking For

• Individuals with some or regular experience in residential care, education, or youth work

• Compassionate and emotionally resilient people with a genuine interest in therapeutic care

• Willingness to learn and embrace trauma-informed, therapeutic approaches

• Ability to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins